Description
This Grilled Shrimp Cocktail recipe features perfectly marinated shrimp grilled to juicy perfection and served with a tangy, homemade cocktail sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for summer gatherings or effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime (zested)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Cocktail Sauce
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- A few drops of your favorite hot sauce (optional)
Equipment
- 10″ metal or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, olive oil, lime zest, and freshly ground pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly. Let the mixture marinate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare the Cocktail Sauce: While the shrimp marinates, combine ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce in a small bowl. Stir well to blend all ingredients smoothly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance heat and tanginess.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure quick and even cooking of the shrimp.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the shrimp onto skewers by piercing first through the head end and then through the tail end. This dual entry keeps the shrimp secure and prevents them from spinning while grilling.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewered shrimp on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and firm to the touch, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Serve: Remove the shrimp from the grill and arrange them alongside the prepared cocktail sauce for dipping. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, smoky flavors.
Notes
- No more watery, rubbery shrimp cocktail from the deli section. Fresh grilled shrimp and fast and easy cocktail sauce are ready in minutes!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1094 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
