Shrimp cocktail is a classic crowd-pleaser, but let's be real -- keeping it cold without sacrificing presentation is a struggle. That's where an ice bowl comes in. Not only does it keep shrimp ...

Using an ice shaver or potato peeler, shave the granité into small glass bowls set on a plate, hang the shrimp around the edge of the bowls, and drizzle plates with Niçoise-olive syrup.

Craig: Yeah, that St. Elmo shrimp cocktail. It starts with just four black tiger shrimp in the bowl. It's a iced bowl. Those shrimp are sweet. They have a nice salty bite to them. They're really ...

But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, tasteless and watery. For years, I poached or boiled shrimp for shrimp cocktails ... the shrimp and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking.

Perfectly cooked and chilled shrimp neatly arranged on a platter is inviting. It's also a party-pleaser and staple on the holiday appetizer table. But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are ...