ROASTED SHRIMP WITH HOMEMADE COCKTAIL SAUCE

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Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce image

Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 to 10 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 large sweet onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons coriander seed, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 cups canned whole plum tomatoes, pulsed in a food processor to puree
1 bay leaf
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 to 4 tablespoons hot prepared horseradish (not creamed) or freshly grated horseradish
4 shakes (about 1/8 teaspoon) cayenne
4 teaspoons sugar
2 heads bibb lettuce, small and medium leaves only

Steps:

  • Blot the shrimp dry and place in a medium bowl along with the garlic, a pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the olive oil. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • For the sauce: Heat the butter in a large nonreactive skillet. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until coppery brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the ground coriander and the thyme, and stir to combine. Add the pureed tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the bay leaf and the lemon zest. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice, horseradish, cayenne and sugar, and taste for seasoning. Pour the sauce into a small bowl and let cool to room temperature before serving. (You can make the cocktail sauce up to 3 days ahead and keep refrigerated.)
  • For the shrimp: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. When hot, place a heavy sheet pan in the oven to preheat for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the marinated shrimp to the hot pan in a single, well-spaced layer. Roast the shrimp until curled into a "C" shape and pearly-white throughout, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve: Arrange the lettuce leaves and the shrimp on separate platters, with the cocktail sauce on the side. Have guests assemble their own wraps: one shrimp per lettuce leaf, with a healthy dollop of cocktail sauce on top.

Maaz Chauhdary
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5 stars!


Retro Gamer
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This recipe is a winner!


Sarmin Ara688
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Danny Conley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Nishan Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the cocktail sauce was the perfect complement.


Rased Khan
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I was skeptical about making my own cocktail sauce, but it turned out to be really easy and delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Momina Rizwan
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Moh'd Duchi
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I've tried other roasted shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are always juicy and flavorful.


raymond francois
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I love the flavor of the roasted shrimp with the homemade cocktail sauce. It's a perfect appetizer or main course.


H mirwais Katawazai
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted shrimp. It's simple to make and always turns out great.


Hari Poudel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always perfectly cooked and the cocktail sauce is delicious.


mungathia dennis
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the shrimp and the cocktail sauce.


Mohd Ibrahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful. The cocktail sauce was also very good.


Noah Earnheart
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The roasted shrimp were delicious and the cocktail sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Momo Taylor
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


Travis Wilson
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This roasted shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce was a hit at my last party! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.