Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Arrange shrimp in single layer in rectangular glass or plastic dish.
  2. Heat tomato juice, vodka if using and pepper sauce to boiling in 1 quart saucepan over medium high heat.
  3. Stir in sugar; reduce heat.
  4. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,.
  5. Stir in celery salt and parsley; pour over shrimp.
  6. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
  7. (no longer than 3 hours or the shrimp will become tough.) Mix cocktail sauce and olives; pour into small serving bowl.
  8. Remove shrimp from marinade with slotted spoon; arrange on serving platter.
  9. Serve shrimp with sauce and toothpicks.
  10. A pretty way to serve: Place shrimp in an oversized martini glass, 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
  11. Pour cocktail sauce mixture over shrimp, and garnish like a bloody Mary with a skewer of colossal olives, small lime wedges and a celery stick.