Description
Succulent oven-roasted shrimp cocktail with old bay delivers coastal comfort straight from Maryland’s seafood traditions. Zesty spices and perfectly roasted shrimp create an elegant appetizer you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsps prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position rack centrally and preheat to 400F (200C). Line baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup and prevention of sticking.
- Shrimp Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, coat raw shrimp with olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly massage ingredients to ensure even distribution and complete coverage of each shrimp.
- Roasting Process: Spread seasoned shrimp in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding. Roast in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and become perfectly cooked with a tender texture.
- Cocktail Sauce Creation: While shrimp roast, whisk together ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce in a small bowl. Mix until ingredients blend smoothly, creating a vibrant and zesty dipping sauce.
- Serving Presentation: Remove shrimp from oven and let cool briefly. Arrange roasted shellfish on a serving platter, garnish with fresh lemon wedges, and serve alongside the prepared cocktail sauce for an elegant and flavorful seafood experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space shrimp individually on baking sheet to ensure even roasting and crisp exterior, avoiding steaming effect.
- Select Fresh Shrimp: Choose large, deveined shrimp with shells removed for optimal texture and quick cooking time.
- Adjust Seasoning Intensity: Modify Old Bay quantity based on personal spice preference, starting with lighter application and incrementally increasing.
- Monitor Cooking Time Precisely: Check shrimp at 8-minute mark to prevent overcooking, which transforms tender meat into rubbery texture; shellfish cooks rapidly and continues cooking after removal from oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 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