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.

Published 01/01/2006