Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

5 from 4 votes

A simple recipe for making Grilled Shrimp Cocktail at home. Super easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes.

grilled shrimp cocktail

Growing up I did not like Shrimp. I think it was the texture. But now I absolutely love a good Grilled Shrimp Cocktail. And even better, it’s super easy to make.

shrimp cooking in skillet
Shrimp Cooking in Skillet

Unless you have a lot of experience handling Shrimp, I strongly suggest you buy shrimp that has already been deveined. Doesn’t matter if you buy fresh or frozen just try to make sure they have been deveined and save yourself a lot of work.

old bay seasoning

And don’t forget the cocktail sauce to go along with your delicious grilled shrimp. You can use some from your favorite brand or make your own.

I always have a bottle in the fridge so I rarely have an opportunity to make my own but when I do I will be sure to post it here.

trader joe's cocktail sauce

If you don’t have any old bay seasoning on hand you can substitute for a little bit of paprika and celery salt.

The seasoning will add a bit of flavor to the shrimp but worst-case scenario you can simply toss the shrimp in olive oil and grill them up just like that.

grilled shrimp cocktail

If you prefer to cook your shrimp on an outdoor grill simply marinate your shrimp according to the directions on the recipe card and cook on the grill preheated to 350°F.

You can also bake the shrimp in the oven as well. Once the shrimp is ready for baking, place the shrimp on a baking sheet and place it in an oven preheated to 350°F. Cook time should remain the same.

grilled shrimp cocktail

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You will need the following ingredients to make this Grilled Shrimp Cocktail recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Shrimp With Tails, Olive Oil, Old Bay Seasoning and some cocktail sauce for serving.

  1. Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet.
  2. If using frozen shrimp, defrost the shrimp according to the directions on the package. Rinse the shrimp in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with oil and Old Bay Seasoning. Toss until all the shrimp is well coated.
  4. Place the shrimp in the skillet and cook until opaque, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Serve with cocktail sauce.

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grilled shrimp cocktail

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

A simple recipe for making Grilled Shrimp Cocktail at home. Super easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes.
5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 2
Calories 512 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs Raw Shrimp, with tails, peeled & deveined
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • Cocktail Sauce, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet.
  • If using frozen shrimp, defrost the shrimp according to the directions on the package. Rinse the shrimp in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with oil and Old Bay Seasoning. Toss until all the shrimp is well coated.
  • Place the shrimp in the skillet and cook until opaque, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 91gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 730mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 1204mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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One Comment

  1. Louise says:

    Great taste and very easy to make.

5 from 4 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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