Shrimp is a must at any Southern gathering.
A bottle of Bloody Mary mix acts as the cooking liquid in this one-of-a-kind recipe.
The result is a flavor-packed bowl of shrimp that is really the gift that keeps on giving.
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Running low on theBloody Marymix?
you’re able to poach the shrimp in water and still get flavor from the marinade.
What Is a Bloody Mary?
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Arguably the most iconic brunch drink, theBloody Maryhas been around for over a hundred years.
The base is vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and seasonings.
From there, Old Bay, hot sauce, celery salt, and more can make an appearance.
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What Are the Best Shrimp To Use for Appetizers?
We recommend medium to large shrimp (41/50 or 31/35 count) for this recipe, ideally purchased fresh.
If using frozen shrimp, defrost and drain before using for quick poaching.
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The dish can also be made in advance and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days before serving.
Add shrimp; cover and let stand until shrimp are barely opaque in centers, about 8 minutes.
Drain shrimp, and pat dry.
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Chill shrimp:
Stir shrimp, sliced celery, and onion into cocktail sauce mixture.
Serve:
Transfer shrimp mixture to a large serving bowl.
Top with desired garnishes, and serve immediately.
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(The dish can be made in advance.
Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.)
These shrimp can be as spicy as you like.
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Additional hot sauce or cayenne pepper can be added to increase the heat of the sauce.
If using larger shrimp, increase the cooking time until opaque as directed.
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