Best 5 Marinated Grilled Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

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Craving a delicious and impressive appetizer to wow your guests? Look no further than marinated grilled shrimp cocktail! This culinary masterpiece combines the succulent flavors of tender shrimp, a zesty marinade, and a refreshing cocktail sauce, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, a casual gathering, or simply looking to treat yourself to a delightful meal, this marinated grilled shrimp cocktail recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP



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A very simple and easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce! Don't let the cayenne pepper scare you, you don't even taste it. My 2 and 4 year-olds love it and eat more shrimp than their parents! It is also a big hit with company, and easy to prepare. I make this with frozen or fresh shrimp and use my indoor electric grill if the weather is not good for outside grilling. Try it with a salad, baked potato, and garlic bread. You will not be disappointed!!!

Provided by BLONDIEPEREZ

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 each skewers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 471.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

LEMON GRILLED SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Lemon Grilled Shrimp Cocktail image

Categories     Citrus     Shellfish     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Parade     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Marinade:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves of garlic, finely minced with salt
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
64 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
4 lemons, halved crosswise, for serving
8 large rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise , for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Soak 24 10-inch wooden skewers in water to cover for 6 to 8 hours. (This helps prevent their burning on the grill.)
  • 2. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 3. Rinse the shrimp under cold water. Drain and pat dry. Toss shrimp in the marinade and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Prepare hot coals for grilling or preheat the broiler.
  • 5. Thread 16 skewers with 3 shrimp each and 8 skewers with 2 shrimp each. Grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source for 3 minutes per side, brushing once on each side with extra marinade.
  • 6. To serve, place a lemon half in the bottom of 8 wine glasses, cut-side down. Into each lemon half, stick 2 skewers with 3 shrimp and 1 skewer with 2 shrimp, balancing them. Insert a rosemary sprig into each lemon half (using an extra skewer to jab a hole, if necessary). Serve the glasses atop small plates with a bowl of my Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise for dipping.

MARINATED COCKTAIL SHRIMP



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I keep a couple of bags of pre-cooked cocktail shrimp in the freezer for impromptu gatherings, and here's the method I've come up with to make them into a quick, more flavorful appetizer. Great year round, but I often end up taking it to summer potlucks and picnics. Since folks have asked me for the recipe, I figured I should probably write it up and finally share it here, too. :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb frozen tail-on cooked shrimp (about 30-38 or 41-50 count, not the tiny kind)
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, to taste (such as Johnny's or Lawry's)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1/4 teaspoon other chili powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon seafood cocktail sauce
seafood cocktail sauce, your favorite kind, for dipping

Steps:

  • Place the frozen shrimp in a colander in the sink, and run hot water over them while stirring occasionally until they separate and begin to thaw, about 1 minute.
  • Set aside to drain for another 5 minutes or so until they're thawed yet still chilled in the middles, then place them in a large bowl.
  • To the bowl add the sherry, lime juice, seasoning salt, black pepper, ancho powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cocktail sauce, and stir well to coat; set aside for another 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
  • (You can put them in a container in the fridge for later, if need be, or into a container for taking to a picnic or potluck.).
  • Serve with your favorite cocktail sauce for dipping.
  • Note: you can, of course, use the marinade on thawed cooked shrimp - just toss them well in the marinade and let sit for at least 10 minutes.

GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP



Grilled Marinated Shrimp image

This makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.

Provided by Robbie Rice

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
6 each skewers

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GRILLED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Grilled Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail image

This recipe is SOO good! It came from the "BBQ USA" cookbook with a few modifications. They list it as an appetizer but I have also served the shrimp with a salad as a meal. My seven year old even requested this for his birthday dinner last week! Cooking time reflects marinating time. Yield is an estimate. It depends on if you serve this as an appetizer or main dish.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs raw large shrimp or 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo, plus
2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce, from the can
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh preferred
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced plus
2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from the can
salt and pepper
skewer, for grilling

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak in cold water while shrimp marinates.
  • To marinate the shrimp: Put the cilanto, garlic and chipotle with sauce in to a glass or plastic bowl.
  • Stir in the olive oil and lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat with marinade.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Whisk together in a glass bowl the ketchup, orange juice, lime juice, worcestershire sauce and chipotles with sauce.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set aside.
  • To cook shrimp: Remove shrimp from marinade.
  • Discard marinade.
  • The original recipe called for threading one shrimp on each skewer.
  • This makes a nice presentation but takes a little longer to prepare!
  • I Thread several shrimp, about 4 or 5 depending on the size of the shrimp, on each skewer.
  • Place on an oiled grill that has been preheated to medium high.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes per side.
  • They will turn pink when done.
  • DO NOT OVERCOOK!
  • I have also done these on my George Foreman Grill without using the skewers.
  • (actually, this is how I do it most of the time!) Just throw the shrimp on and cook a couple of minutes.
  • Place bowl of sauce in the center of a round platter and arrange shrimp around the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 1047.8, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.7, Protein 47.5

Tips:

  • To save time, buy pre-cooked shrimp. If using raw shrimp, boil them for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Use a variety of marinades to flavor the shrimp. Some popular options include lemon-herb marinade, garlic-butter marinade, and honey-mustard marinade.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the shrimp.
  • Grill the shrimp over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Marinated grilled shrimp cocktail is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a variety of marinades to choose from, you can easily customize this dish to your liking. Whether you are grilling for a party or just for yourself, marinated grilled shrimp cocktail is sure to be a hit.

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