Ridiculously Easy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Ridiculously Easy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe 4 comments / 1 reviews by Adam • February 13, 2019 4 comments Forget poaching and try this easy roasted shrimp cocktail. Instead of poaching, quickly roast shrimp in a hot oven until sweet and tender. Jump to the Easy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it. This is our favorite shrimp cocktail recipe. Instead of poaching, we quickly roast shrimp with salt, pepper, and lemon in a hot oven until sweet and tender. It’s perfection and so simple. Learn how to make the best bacon wrapped shrimp with perfectly cooked shrimp and bacon that’s crisp. How to Make the Best Shrimp Cocktail Let’s get right to it. For the best shrimp cocktail, roast the shrimp. Roasting shrimp is quick, easy, and makes the shrimp ultra tender and flavorful. This is a classic recipe with just the right amount of spin to make it exciting again. Not to mention you can customize it however you like. We love to use lots of lemon and pepper, but a mixture of chili powder, cumin and spice would completely transform it into something deliciously different. These chile butter shrimp are an example of that. This recipe is a three-part process: Toss peeled and deveined shrimp (nice big shrimp are best) with the tails left on with some olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper and lemon zest.Line them up on a baking sheet with some space between them.Roast for 5 to 10 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, firm and cooked through.You can serve the shrimp however you like — we’re partial to serving with extra lemon wedges, cocktail sauce that’s been spiced up a little with extra horseradish, and this easy homemade tartar sauce. Warm, room temperature and cold all work — so making this ahead of time is a perfectly fine thing to do. One note, if you plan on serving this at a party, you really don’t want to leave the shrimp out for more than 4 hours for safety so think about serving it in batches. Serve half in the beginning and keep the rest in the fridge. Don’t forget that you can customize the flavors as you like — tossing with a little Sriracha and honey before roasting would be lovely. You could also use your favorite spice blend — old bay and garam masala are perfect. It’s all up to you. **A Note about grilling: If you’re not in the mood to turn on your oven, try grilling the shrimp instead. Threading the shrimp onto skewers that have been soaked in water for a few minutes makes this extra easy. If you love this recipe, be sure to check out our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Scratch and our Maryland-Style Crab Cakes (make them into mini balls for an appetizer). For more ways to use shrimp, check out our Shrimp Soba Noodles with Pesto and Cucumber, our Easy Chile Butter Shrimp Tacos (utterly delicious) and these Spicy Maple Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, review it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #inspiredtaste on Instagram. Happy cooking! Recipe updated, originally posted December 2013. Since posting this in 2013, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne 4 comments / 1 reviewsPrintRidiculously Easy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe PREP COOK TOTAL Roasted shrimp cocktail is an absolute classic with just the right amount of spin to make it exciting again. Not to mention you can customize it however you like. Here we’ve used lots of lemon and pepper, but you could customize in a number of ways. Try using old bay, garam masala or other spice blend in place or in addition to the lemon. Makes approximately 4 servingsYou Will Need1 pound extra-large shrimp, shelled with tails left on 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving Cocktail sauce, for serving Tartar sauce, for serving, see our homemade tartar sauce recipe DirectionsHeat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and the lemon zest. Tumble shrimp onto the baking sheet and spread into one layer. (If you are doubling this recipe, you may need two baking sheets. Try to leave some space between each shrimp). Roast the shrimp for 5 to 10 minutes until pink, firm, and cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce on the side. Adam and Joanne's TipsGrilled Shrimp Cocktail: If you’re not feeling like turning on the oven, try grilling the shrimp instead of roasting. Skewers make this extra easy. First, soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes or so then thread the shrimp on to them. Grill over medium heat until pink, firm and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. We use kosher salt. If you don’t have it on hand, keep this in mind: 1 teaspoon fine sea or table salt = about 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values. We did not include cocktail sauce. If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 110 / Protein 15 g / Carbohydrate 1 g / Dietary Fiber 0 g / Total Sugars 0 g / Total Fat 5 g / Saturated Fat 1 g / Cholesterol 141 mgAUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher Don’t Miss Our Latest Recipe Your New Favorite Chicken Salad Recipe Say hello to your new favorite recipe for chicken salad. It combines perfectly tender chicken, crunch from veggies and nuts, a little sweetness, and the easiest creamy dressing. Read More… Subscribe to DinnerWe all struggle with what to cook for dinner and yes, I am definitely including Adam and me in that! So you never run out of inspiration, we want to send you a completely free weekly email with easy, delicious and fresh recipes perfect for dinner! Click Go to signup for free! Hungry For More? Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe with Chocolate Chips Quick and Easy Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe Our Favorite Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Bone Broth Recipe Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Tips Easy Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Thyme Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe 4 comments… Leave a Comment Diane April 3, 2014, 12:56 pm Hi Can you use thawed frozen shrimp? Reply Joanne April 4, 2014, 11:33 am Yep! Reply Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste January 2, 2014, 8:46 am This looks so simply and DELICIOUS! Love the idea of roasting the shrimp with all that fresh citrus. Yum! Reply Rachel December 20, 2013, 10:17 am Roasting is a fabulous way to cook shrimp. Love this recipe! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel reply All comments are moderated before appearing on the site. Thank you so much for waiting. First time commenting? Please review our Comment Guidelines. By submitting your comment, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy. * Required fields (Email address will not be published) Name * Email * Comment Subscribe to Inspired Taste's Free Weekly Newsletter to Receive Hand-Picked Recipes, Recipe Videos and Cooking Inspiration Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Did you make it? How was it?:   Previous Post: Easy Buttery Garlic Bread Recipe Next Post: Adam’s Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe