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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

No more watery, rubbery shrimp cocktail from the deli section.  Fresh grilled shrimp and fast and easy cocktail sauce are ready in minutes!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime zested
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
For cocktail sauce
  • ⅔ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • a few drops of your favorite hot sauce optional
  • Special equipment: 10" metal or wooden skewers

Instructions

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  1. Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, lime zest and pepper. Toss to coat completely and set for 15-20 minutes to marinate.
  2. Meanwhile prepare cocktail sauce. In a small bowl combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (if desired). Stir to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Heat grill to medium high heat -- about 400 degrees. Skewer the shrimp through the head end first then through the tail section. Having two entry points will hold the shrimp steady on the skewer. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and firm.
  4. Serve shrimp alongside cocktail sauce.

Notes

  • If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for an hour before threading the shrimp onto them. This will prevent the skewers from catching fire on the grill.

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 1094mg (46%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 1094mg 46%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.