Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
This Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce is a quick, elegant appetizer featuring tender, flavorful shrimp roasted to perfection and paired with a tangy, zesty homemade cocktail sauce. Perfect for parties, holidays, or easy seafood starters, this recipe is both simple and impressive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 (as appetizer)
- Category: Appetizer / Seafood
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Homemade Cocktail Sauce:
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½ cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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¼ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
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- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast 8–10 minutes, until pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
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While shrimp roast, combine all cocktail sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and adjust seasoning or heat as desired.
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Transfer shrimp to a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side.
Notes
Large or extra-large shrimp are ideal for roasting and presentation.For extra flavor, sprinkle shrimp with Old Bay or smoked paprika before roasting.Shrimp can also be grilled on skewers 2–3 minutes per side.Make cocktail sauce ahead of time; roast shrimp just before serving.Optional garnish: fresh parsley or dill.Tails can be left on for presentation or removed for easy eating.
