Description
This Grilled Shrimp Cocktail recipe features juicy, marinated shrimp skewered and grilled to perfection, served with a tangy and spicy homemade cocktail sauce. It’s a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for quick grilling and 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)
Special 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 thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Cocktail Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if desired. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for preferred spiciness and tanginess.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, approximately 400°F (204°C), to ensure it’s hot enough for quick and even cooking.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread each shrimp onto the skewers by piercing through the head end first and then the tail section. This double entry keeps the shrimp stable and prevents them from rotating during grilling.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove shrimp skewers from the grill and serve them alongside the homemade cocktail sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- No more watery, rubbery shrimp cocktail from the deli section.
- Fresh grilled shrimp and fast, easy cocktail sauce are ready in minutes.
- Be sure to watch the shrimp closely to avoid overcooking as they become rubbery if grilled longer than necessary.
- Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207 kcal
- 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 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
