The Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
This Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce is a quick and easy seafood recipe featuring juicy oven-roasted shrimp seasoned to perfection and served with a bold, tangy cocktail sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, this shrimp recipe is packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the roasted shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the cocktail sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 8–10 minutes, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Chill cocktail sauce for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve shrimp warm or chilled with cocktail sauce on the side.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp—they cook quickly and can become rubbery.Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for better roasting.Adjust horseradish and hot sauce to control spice level.Serve with lemon wedges for extra freshness.
