Amanda Haas
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Mesquite
Serve this spicy, smokin’ shrimp cocktail at your next get together. This grilled shrimp recipe has big-time flavor and comes fully-loaded with a fiery homemade cocktail sauce.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
2 Pound shrimp with tails, deveined
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
chopped Italian parsley, for garnish
Cocktail Sauce
1/2 Cup ketchup
2 Tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
kosher salt
finely ground black pepper
hot sauce, optional
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Grill: 350 ˚F2
Rinse the shrimp in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine shrimp with oil and Old Bay Seasoning. If not using seasoning, add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss until shrimp are well coated and place shrimp on a baking sheet that will fit on the grill.Ingredients
2 Pound shrimp with tails, deveined
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
3
Place the baking sheet with the shrimp on the grill and cook until opaque, about 5 to 7 minutes.Grill: 350 ˚F4
For the Cocktail Sauce: Mix together ketchup, horseradish and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding hot sauce if desired.Ingredients
1/2 Cup ketchup
2 Tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste finely ground black pepper
hot sauce, optional
5
Serve the cocktail sauce in a bowl alongside the grilled shrimp. Top shrimp and sauce with chopped Italian parsley Enjoy!Ingredients
chopped Italian parsley, for garnish