Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

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Ray KachatorianCurtis concocts a wonderfully warmed-up cocktail sauce for a twist on a classic shrimp dish.

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Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Combine the water, wine, onion, carrots, celery, lemon halves, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Turn off the heat and add the shrimp. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque in the center, about 2 minutes.

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Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Using a meshed spoon, transfer the shrimp from the water to a baking sheet and cool.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Peel shrimp.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Devein the shrimp.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Cut all but 8 of the shrimp crosswise into bite-size chunks.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Stir the crème fraîche, mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, and 2 tablespoons of chives in a medium saucepan over medium heat until heated through. Mix in the lemon juice. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the diced shrimp and stir until the shrimp are warm.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Divide the lettuce among 4 oversized martini glasses. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the shrimp mixture atop the lettuce in each glass. Place 2 whole shrimp atop each serving and sprinkle with the remaining chives. Garnish with the lemon wedges and serve.

Spicy Warm Shrimp Cocktail