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Best Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

This recipe for the Best Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is the real deal! Juicy, tender shrimp are perfectly roasted and served with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce with just the right spicy kick. Forget boiling—roasting brings out that sweet, rich shrimp flavor in a way you’ll love. For any get-together or whenever you want to indulge in something special, this appetizer is as perfect as it gets!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

Roasted Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp - cleaned , deveined with tails on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Cocktail Sauce

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon prepared grated horseradish
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3-4 dashes hot sauce

Instructions

Roasted Shrimp Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay shrimp on paper and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Place in oven to roast for 6 to 8 minutes or until tails turn bright pink.
  • Remove pan from oven. Chill in the fridge then place on a serving platter.

Cocktail Sauce Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl, place ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish and worcestershire sauce and stir until blended. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce, stirring to mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
    • Spice up the shrimp – Sprinkle a bit of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper, (or Cajun season like in my Cajun Garlic Shrimp) over the shrimp before roasting for extra heat.
    • Add citrus – For a twist, add fresh lemon or lime zest to the cocktail sauce or squeeze lemon over the shrimp before roasting.
    • Swap the sauce – Not a fan of horseradish? Try adding a touch of sriracha or even a dab of Dijon mustard for a unique kick.
To Make Ahead: Roast the shrimp and make the sauce a few hours in advance. Store both in the fridge until ready to serve.
Leftovers: Store any leftovers in the fridge, where the shrimp will keep fresh for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg