Roast Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce Barefoot Contessa
Elevate your appetizer game with this effortless yet elegant Barefoot Contessa recipe for Roast Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce. Perfectly tender shrimp are roasted to juicy perfection in just 8 minutes, enhanced by the subtle flavors of olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The real star, however, is the homemade cocktail sauce—a zesty blend of ketchup, horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire, and a touch of hot sauce for just the right kick. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is ideal for entertaining or as a sophisticated snack. Serve warm, with the shrimp artfully arranged around the vibrant sauce for a crowd-pleasing presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined, with tails on)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoon Prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly.
Spread the shrimp out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Roast the shrimp in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are pink, firm, and just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
While the shrimp are roasting, prepare the cocktail sauce. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well to blend all the ingredients together.
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasonings (e.g., more horseradish for heat, more lemon juice for brightness) as needed.
Arrange the roasted shrimp on a platter with a small bowl of cocktail sauce in the center.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 584 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
