Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

The Best Oven-baked Shrimp Cocktail


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 people 1x

Description

This homemade Shrimp Cocktail is a healthy and flavorful dish and ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s so much better than a store-bought shrimp ring.


Ingredients

Scale

Baked Shrimp Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs raw shrimp 16-20 ct, peeled and deveined with tail-on
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon cut into 4 wedges to serve ((optional))

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup mild chili sauce we like Heinz
  • 34 Tbsp prepared horseradish or add to taste
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed, or to taste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce such as Tabasco, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Thaw the shrimp according to the directions on the package, then rinse with cold water and dry well with paper towels. Place shrimp on a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle on 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine, then arrange shrimp in a single layer.
  2. Bake at 450˚F for 8-10 min or until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. As soon as they come out of the oven, test a shrimp for doneness, then transfer all shrimp to a serving platter. If they stay on the hot baking sheet, they can get overcooked.
  3. Combine all the ingredients for the cocktail sauce and add horseradish and spicy sauce as you like (add more if you like cocktail sauce with a spicy touch and less if you prefer a mild sauce). Cover and refrigerate sauce and shrimp for at least an hour or overnight. Serve chilled.

Notes

* If using smaller 18-25 count shrimp, roast 6–7 min

  • Prep Time: 22 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 1143
  • Fat: 3
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 19
  • Cholesterol: 229