Elevate your appetizer game with this Roasted Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce recipe—a perfect balance of simplicity and elegance. Featuring succulent, oven-roasted shrimp tossed with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, this dish is as flavorful as it is effortless. The shrimp roast to tender, juicy perfection in just 10 minutes while you whip up a zesty homemade cocktail sauce, combining bold ingredients like ketchup, horseradish, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a delicious snack. Serve these golden, savory shrimp alongside the tangy cocktail sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: roasted shrimp, cocktail sauce, easy appetizers, seafood recipe, shrimp recipe.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the peeled and deveined shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly.
Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
Roast the shrimp in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and opaque.
While the shrimp are roasting, prepare the cocktail sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well to combine.
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the seasoning, if necessary (add more horseradish for heat or lemon juice for acidity).
Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
Serve the roasted shrimp warm or at room temperature with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.
Calories |
979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 873 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 1921 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.4 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1284 mg | 27% | |
*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.