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Old Bay Steamed Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce

Old Bay makes everything enticing, especially when used on steamed shrimp! This simple and quick recipe from Old Bay makes for a great appetizer with friends or a shared dinner for two. Serve it with this homemade cocktail sauce! Simple, yet impressive!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizers, Cocktail Sauce, Old Bay, Steamed Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Author: My Dragonfly Cafe

Ingredients

Steamed Shrimp

  • 1 pound 16-20 count raw shrimp, shell on and deveined
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
  • 2 T Old Bay Seasoning

Cocktail Sauce

  • 1/4 c ketchup
  • 1/2 t horseradish
  • 1/4-1/2 t Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

Steamed Shrimp

  • Bring water, vinegar and Old Bay to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the shrimp (shells on),  stir and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  • Drain (do not rinse off). Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container to share with guests later.

Cocktail Sauce

  • Whisk together the ingredients and place in a small bowl for dipping. Discard any leftover sauce after devouring the shrimp.