Creole Boiled Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left on
1/4 cup creole seasoning or 1/4 cup emeril's original essence
1 (3 oz) box zatarain crab boil
1/4 cup salt
3 lemons, 2 halved,1 cut into 6 wedges
1 yellow onion, quartered
3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 head garlic , cut in half horizontally
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp drained prepared horseradish
1 tbsp grated fresh horseradish
1 tbsp v8 vegetable juice
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

FOR SHRIMP:.
In a large bowl toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the creole seasoning or essence.
Coat evenly.
Combine 3 gallons water, the Zatarains boil, salt, remaining 2 tablespoons of creole seasoning, the 2 halved lemons, onion, celery, bay leaves, and garlic in large stockpot.
Bring to a boil and taste.
The salinity of the water should be that of saltwater.
Add the shrimp and cook stirring frequently until pink and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
Drain in colander, transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 1 hour.
FOR CREOLE SEASONING:.
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Store in an airtight container for up to three months.
FOR COCKTAIL SAUCE:.
Combine all ingredients and whisk well.
Cover and chill for 2 hours.
Will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Serve shrimp with the remaining lemon cut into wedges and the cocktail sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	313.98 Kcal (1315 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.45g	25%
Cholesterol	3.29mg	1%
Sodium	9521.23mg	397%
Potassium	362.4mg	8%
Total Carbs	38.92g	13%
Sugars	5.03g	20%
Dietary Fiber	6.13g	25%
Protein	5.1g	10%
Vitamin C	37.5mg	62%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	91.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.03 Kcal (620 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.75g	25%
Cholesterol	1.55mg	1%
Sodium	4488.99mg	397%
Potassium	170.86mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.35g	13%
Sugars	2.37g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.89g	25%
Protein	2.4g	10%
Vitamin C	17.7mg	62%
Iron	1.3mg	15%
Calcium	43.3mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.9

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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