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Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Bloody Mary Sauce

Recipe created by Rori Trovato
This vodka-heavy Bloody Mary shrimp cocktail bites back. You can nibble on the shrimp, then sip the spicy sauce.

Servings: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • Pinch red pepper flakes , optional
  • 1 1/2 cups cocktail sauce
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 2 cups white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 to 6 jumbo shrimp , peeled and de-veined (tail left on)
Directions
Combine horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, red pepper flakes, cocktail sauce and vodka. Mix well and chill.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat wine, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Poach shrimp just until pink and curled, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place on ice and refrigerate. When completely chilled, season lightly with salt and serve with sauce.
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