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    Shrimp Christmas Tree


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    Shrimp Christmas Tree

    2 lb. medium shrimp, fresh or frozen
    1 1/2 qt. water
    1/3 C. salt
    3 bunches curly endive
    1 Styrofoam cone, 1 1/2 feet high
    1 small box round toothpicks
    Cocktail sauce

    Thaw frozen shrimp. Place shrimp in boiling salted water. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and tender. Drain. Peel shrimp leaving the tail section of shell on. Remove veins and wash. Chill.

    Separate and wash endive. Chill.

    Starting at base of cone and working up, cover cone with overlapping leaves of endive and fasten with toothpick halves. Cover fully with leaves to resemble a Christmas tree. Attach shrimp to tree with toothpicks.

    Cocktail Sauce
    1 1/2 C. ketchup
    1 T. lemon juice
    1 T. Worcestershire sauce
    2 T. horseradish
    1 1/2 tsp. sugar
    Generous dash of liquid hot
    Pepper sauce
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Combine ingredients and chill.


 

 

 

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