Ina Garten Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
The Ina Garten Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe is the perfect choice. This dish is much better than boiled shrimp.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined.
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- 1/2 cup chili sauce like Heinz.
- 1/2 cup ketchup.
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish.
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce.
Instructions
Prep the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. This high heat ensures the shrimp cook quickly.
Season the Shrimp
- Place the shrimp on the sheet pan. Drizzle them with olive oil and salt. Add the black pepper and toss well.
Spread Them Out
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer. Do not crowd them on the pan. They need space to roast evenly.
Roast the Shrimp
- Slide the pan into the hot oven. Bake them for only eight to ten minutes. They should be firm and pink.
Cool the Shrimp
- Take the pan out of the oven. Let the shrimp cool to room temperature. You can also chill them in the fridge.
Make the Sauce
- Combine ketchup, chili sauce, and horseradish. Add the lemon juice and the sauces. Whisk everything together in a bowl.
Taste the Sauce
- Try a little bit of the cocktail sauce. Add more horseradish if you want more heat. Let the sauce sit for better flavor.
Serve the Dish
- Place the shrimp on a nice platter. Put the sauce bowl in the middle. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges for guests.
Notes
- Use extra-large shrimp for the best look.
- Leave the tails on for easy grabbing.
- Do not overcook the shrimp in the oven.
- Dry the shrimp before adding the olive oil.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best zing.
- Make the sauce a few hours early.
- Serve the shrimp over a bed of ice.
- Add fresh parsley for a pop of color.