Shrimp Cocktail Recipe with the Best Sauce
Impress your guests with this homemade shrimp cocktail recipe. Learn how to make the best oven-baked shrimp and spicy cocktail sauce in just 15 minutes. This is much better than the store bought shrimp ring.
Ingredients
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons of prepared horseradish, or add to taste
- 1/2 cup light chili sauce, we love Heinz
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Grilled Shrimp Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges, to serve (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds raw shrimp, 16-20 ct., peeled and tail removed
Instructions
- Defrost the shrimp according to the instructions on the package, then rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp on a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir the mixture, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer.
- Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. If they remain on the hot baking sheet, they can overcook.
- Combine all cocktail sauce ingredients, adding horseradish and hot sauce to taste (add more if you like cocktail sauce with a spicy flavour, and less if you prefer a lighter sauce). Cover the sauce and shrimp and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. Her feet are cold.
Notes
If you are using prawns smaller than 18-25 numbers, roast for 6-7 minutes