Easy to make and obviously the flavor is outstanding. Craig: Yeah, that St. Elmo shrimp cocktail. Mix vinegar, water and Old Bay in medium saucepan. [upbeat music] St. Elmo sells their cocktail sauce in grocery stores. It has been featured on shows like "Man v. Food" and even "Parks and Recreation.". Account active And I'm taking little bites. Those shrimp are sweet. [energetic music] [coughing] Spicy. It's very, like, lemony, citrus, light. St Elmo Steakhouse in Indianapolis is home to the spiciest shrimp cocktail in America. But the real reason I'm here is to try the spiciest shrimp cocktail in America. It was awesome! Combine catsup, horseradish, lemon juice, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a medium-size bowl. [sniffs] And, like, my brain kinda goes numb. I think what surprises you is that it's, like, not even a second. It's a iced bowl. And the peppers, they stay with you, and they upset your stomach. So it's pretty cold outside. That might seem like a lot of money, but it bought me a chance to try America's spiciest shrimp cocktail that delivers on that promise, a scenic skyline view, and a vibrant city experience. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. Steam 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. My son was so disappointed when he learned he couldn’t have it for breakfast. Bring all the ingredients except the shrimp to a boil in a medium saucepan and boil gently for about 5 minutes. [men cheering] Tonight, we eat something's flesh! So my hands were numb; my face was numb. By Fresh Chile The reason why I could do, like, 19 pounds of this is because it goes away. I spent $15.95 on America's spiciest shrimp cocktail. [rock music] Shoot! All combined to make - [coughing] Spiciest shrimp cocktail in America. Jake: Do you have any advice or tips for me before I go try this thing? Drain and put over ice. Directions. Joey: Oh, my God, don't panic! But flavor-wise, it's really well balanced and kind of refreshing, honestly. So all of my feelings were a little bit deadened already and numb from the cold. [funky music] This is a beautiful view of Indianapolis. * Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Finally the taste of home you've been looking for! So when you add that all up... [buzzes] Bing, bing, bing, graphic, graphic. Jake: OK, now I have a real question. Patiently waiting for our chile to sun-dry is the key to our savory Abuela's Traditional Red Chile Sauce. The one good thing about that contest is the contest takes place in December in Indianapolis. I think it tastes great. Before we get to the steakhouse, I wanted to take a second to hype up Indy. And that's what I'm gonna do. As soon as it enters your mouth, before it even hits your tongue, you're already just getting, like, overloaded. Jake: So I'm here in my home state of Indiana to answer the ultimate question: Is this spicy dish really worth the drive? We are thrilled that you love the recipe as much as we do, even more so because it is kid friendly! Gently stir avocado … Also, Joey Chestnut has his own line of incredible sauces and condiments found in stores all around the Midwest. Jake: And how on earth did you eat that in eight minutes? The canal's yours. So just breathe, and it's gonna be hard. So I went down to Monument Circle and downtown to take in the sights. Subscriber Our farmer leaves the green chile on the vines and allows the Hatch, New Mexico sun to naturally dry them until they turn dark red. [rock music] To find out a little about what goes into this shrimp cocktail, here's St. Elmo Steak House owner Craig Huse. And it's gonna be the perfect place for me to have this shrimp cocktail. Buh-bye. Is it actually? Victoria: Oh. Gently stir in shrimp; cover. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain. Every single bite of this, your body kinda stops functioning for a second. According to her, it beat out currywurst in Germany, spiced sardines and chicken curry in India, and red chilies in Honduras. Jake: All right. * Boil shrimp in water until cooked through. 6 ozs. Our Hatch Green Chile tastes impressive with a variety of foods and cuisines, or even by itself straight from the jar. Joey Chestnut holds the record for most shrimp cocktails eaten at 18 lbs. It features a rich and bold flavor bringing you homemade sauce for your enchilada, posole, or chile con carne. All right, just a little bite. Less than a day. since, Jake Gabbard: Freshly ground horseradish root. First, I'm just gonna try it. The sauce was, all the shrimp were covered in sauce. And, $42.95. Today, I'm in my home state of Indiana to try the legendary shrimp cocktail from St. Elmo Steak House up in Indianapolis. How many did you eat? Jake: Talk to you later. Hey, Siri, call Joey "Jaws" Chestnut. Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce. They have a nice salty bite to them. The Indy Canal Walk is the perfect place to try this dish for a perfect view of the city. Hello Greg! You know what's weird? And now it's time to add up how much money I spent to get to this shrimp cocktail overlooking the canal like this. I feel prepared. I'm not even loading it up. And you can be as honest as you want. Delicious by itself with chips, our versatile Red & Green Blend is also amazing in many dishes and pairs exceptionally well with roasted meats. Here's what I'm tasting with that shrimp cocktail. But it was still burning. * In a different bowl add in the Abuela's Traditional Red Chile Sauce, lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice, tomato sauce, garlic and salt and pepper. Available in Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot, This Fresh Red is what has set us apart from the rest. * In large bowl combine shrimp, celery, cucumber, avocado, cilantro and onion. The shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo Steak House is only offered for sit-down dining, but if you go right next door to their sister restaurant, Harry & Izzy's, you can get it for takeout. It's up there. Once chilled cut into chunks. I might throw up. * Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Add the shrimp, stir, bring to a light boil, and stir again. June 03, 2020. I spent $15 on gas. Ron: Gentlemen, welcome to the steakhouse of St. Elmo! I'm nervous. Season mixture with salt. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Southwestern fare or fusion, our chopped Pure Hatch Green Chile has you covered! And then I went over to the Motor Speedway, where the Indy 500 happens.