Creole Boiled Shrimp Cocktail

• SHRIMP
• 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 ounce) 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
• CREOLE SEASONING
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• COCKTAIL SAUCE
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh horseradish
• 1 tablespoon V8 vegetable juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. FOR SHRIMP:
2. In a large bowl toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the creole seasoning or essence.
3. Coat evenly.
4. 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.
5. Bring to a boil and taste.
6. The salinity of the water should be that of saltwater.
7. Add the shrimp and cook stirring frequently until pink and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
8. drain in colander, transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 1 hour.
9. FOR CREOLE SEASONING:
10. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
11. Store in an airtight container for up to three months.
12. FOR COCKTAIL SAUCE:
13. Combine all ingredients and whisk well.
14. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
15. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.
16. Serve shrimp with the remaining lemon cut into wedges and the cocktail sauce.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-boiled-shrimp-cocktail-107251 (may not work)