Description
Indulge in this flavorful Roasted Shrimp Cocktail recipe that’s perfect for any gathering. Juicy shrimp seasoned with a hint of smoked paprika, served with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
For Serving:
- 1 cup prepared cocktail sauce
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss to coat.
- Roast Shrimp: Roast for 8-10 minutes until pink and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Serve: Serve warm or chilled with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chill the roasted shrimp for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.
- Add cayenne for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
