Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail is the perfect appetizer or side dish. The shrimp is seasoned perfectly and then grilled for a flavorful dish idea.
Servings: 4
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large raw shrimp uncooked peeled and deveined tails on
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
For the Cocktail Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Horseradish prepared
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 3 dashes Hot Sauce optional
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, lime juice and red pepper flakes in a medium size bowl.
- Place the shrimp in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 20-30 minutes. While the shrimp is marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Then thread the shrimp gently onto the wooden skewers.
- Place the skewers directly on the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as it will make it tough.
- Stir together the cocktail sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Taste test and adjust any seasonings as needed based on your preference.
- Carefully remove the shrimp from the skewers. Serve with the cocktail sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg