Keto Shrimp cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on or off, as per preference)
• 4 cups water
• 1 lemon (cut into halves)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or any seasoning mix of choice
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• Ice (for chilling the shrimp)

For the cocktail sauce:

• 1/2 cup sugar-free ketchup
• 1-2 tbsp horseradish (adjust to your heat preference)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the shrimp:
   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil with lemon halves, garlic, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning, and salt.
   • Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
   • Remove shrimp from the pot and transfer them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
   • Once chilled, drain the shrimp and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Prepare the cocktail sauce:
   • In a bowl, mix together the sugar-free ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
3. Serve:
   • Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter or in individual glasses. Serve with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.