Shrimp Cocktail with Tomatillo-Horseradish Sauce
- 2 quarts cold water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 2 lemons, quartered
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Tomatillo-Horseradish Sauce, recipe follows
- 12 tomatillos, husked and washed
- 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, chopped
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Fill a medium saucepan with the cold water; add the salt, coriander, peppercorns and lemon wedges, squeezing the juice into the pot first, and bring to a boil.
- Let boil for 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat off, add the shrimp, cover, and let the shrimp sit in the liquid for 15 minutes, to cook through and absorb the flavor.
- Drain the shrimp in a colander, place in a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve shrimp with Tomatillo-Horseradish Sauce for dipping.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno in a medium roasting pan, toss with the oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the mixture is soft, but do not allow it to color, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the vinegar, horseradish, and cilantro and pulse just to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Scrape into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Yield: approximately 3 cups
cold water, kosher salt, coriander seeds, whole black peppercorns, lemons, shrimp, horseradish, red onion, garlic, jalapenos, canola oil, salt, rice vinegar, horseradish, cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/shrimp-cocktail-with-tomatillo-horseradish-sauce-recipe2.html (may not work)