X Holiday Shrimp Tree

1. Heat water and salt to a boil in a stockpot, over a moderate flame.
2. Place shrimp into sections of a bamboo steamer.
3. Place over stockpot, cover, and steam for 7-10 minutes, until.
4. No longer transparent.
5. Remove from steamer to cool.
6. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
7. Cover and chill.
8. Separate spinach into individual leaves.
9. Soak to clean, drain, and chill.
10. Starting at the bottom, attach spinach to cone with toothpick halves.
11. Attach shrimp to tree with frilled toothpicks.
12. Place tree onto a serving platter.
13. Arrange remaining shrimp around base.
14. Serve slightly chilled, with cocktail sauce to the side.