Spicy steamed shrimp recipe

Ingredients

• 2 LBS raw shrimp, 26/30 count (extra large), tail on and deveined
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 5 tbsp old bay
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp prepared horseadish, drained
• ½ tsp tabasco or texas pete (optional)
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• Black pepper to taste

1. Starting with the cocktail sauce ingredients, mix everything together in a small bowl until well combined. Let chill in refrigerator while preparing shrimp.
2. For the shrimp, in a large pot, bring vinegar, water, and Old Bay to a boil. Add shrimp and gently stir to coat. Cover and steam for three minutes or until shrimp is pink. Drain and serve with cocktail sauce.
3. Leftovers can be peeled and used to make shrimp salad (just add finely diced celery, celery salt, mayo, and Old Bay in whatever proportions you desire) or refrigerated for shrimp cocktail.