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Can you use frozen shrimp to make shrimp cocktail? <\/h3>Sure! Just rinse the shrimp under cool water to thaw before cooking. There are lots of?easy shrimp recipes<\/a> you can make with a stash of the frozen seafood. \r\n
How do you peel and devein shrimp for shrimp cocktail? <\/h3>Here\u2019s how to clean and prep shrimp<\/a>.?It's a bit of extra work, but it can be worth it in order to save some money at the grocery store. \r\n
Can you make shrimp cocktail ahead of time? <\/h3>Yes! Do your cooking the day before, then chill it until you're ready to serve. It couldn't be simpler. Keep your party prep minimal with other make-ahead side dishes<\/a>, too.
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Can you use frozen shrimp to make shrimp cocktail? <\/h3>Sure! Just rinse the shrimp under cool water to thaw before cooking. There are lots of?easy shrimp recipes<\/a> you can make with a stash of the frozen seafood.
How do you peel and devein shrimp for shrimp cocktail? <\/h3>Here\u2019s how to clean and prep shrimp<\/a>.?It's a bit of extra work, but it can be worth it in order to save some money at the grocery store.
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