Description
Sizzling Old Bay Oven-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail delivers coastal charm straight to your table. Succulent shrimp seasoned with classic spices promise a zesty seafood experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Cocktail Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 dashes hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon gin
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Serving:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F (218C), creating a high-heat environment for perfectly roasted seafood.
- Arrange raw shrimp on a sheet pan, ensuring they are spread in a single layer for even cooking.
- Generously drizzle olive oil over the shrimp, then sprinkle Old Bay seasoning and kosher salt to enhance their natural flavor.
- Roast the shrimp in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, watching carefully until they transform into a vibrant pink color and become opaque.
- While shrimp are cooking, whisk together ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, gin, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Refrigerate the cocktail sauce to allow flavors to meld and chill, creating a zesty accompaniment.
- Once shrimp are cooked, remove from oven and let rest for a moment to cool slightly.
- Plate the roasted shrimp, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges for a bright, fresh presentation.
- Serve immediately with the chilled cocktail sauce on the side, allowing guests to dip and enjoy the flavorful seafood appetizer.
Notes
- Opt for large or jumbo shrimp to ensure maximum flavor and easier eating experience.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning quantity based on personal spice preference, start with less and gradually increase.
- Quickly remove shrimp from oven to prevent overcooking, as they continue cooking after being taken out.
- Chill shrimp on ice bath immediately after roasting to maintain tender texture and stop cooking process.
- Customize cocktail sauce by increasing horseradish for extra kick or adding smoked paprika for depth.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for brighter, more vibrant sauce flavor.
- Substitute gin with vodka or omit entirely for non-alcoholic version of cocktail sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg