Description
Succulent oven-roasted shrimp cocktail with Old Bay elevates coastal comfort to gourmet heights. Zesty spices and perfectly roasted seafood promise a mouthwatering experience that connects you with seaside memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Cocktail Sauce Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Serving Garnish:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by positioning the rack in the center and heating to 400F (200C). Create a protective barrier on a baking sheet using aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Transfer raw shrimp into a spacious mixing vessel. Drizzle with fragrant olive oil, generously dust with zesty Old Bay seasoning, and enhance with delicate salt and freshly cracked pepper. Massage ingredients thoroughly to ensure uniform coating.
- Carefully distribute seasoned shrimp across the prepared baking surface, ensuring each piece rests independently without overcrowding. Position in preheated oven and roast approximately 8-10 minutes until shellfish transforms to a vibrant pink hue and achieves perfect tenderness.
- While shrimp roast, craft a tantalizing cocktail sauce. Combine robust ketchup, pungent horseradish, complex Worcestershire sauce, bright lemon juice, and optional fiery hot sauce in a compact mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients harmonize seamlessly.
- Once shrimp complete cooking, allow brief cooling moment. Artfully arrange roasted shellfish on an elegant serving platter, accompanied by citrusy lemon wedges and a complementary bowl of zesty cocktail sauce, inviting guests to indulge in this maritime delicacy.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are patted completely dry before seasoning to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Space shrimp evenly on baking sheet without overcrowding to guarantee even roasting and crispy exterior.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp with shells removed for quicker cooking and easier eating experience.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning amount based on personal spice preference, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg