Simple Shrimp Cocktail

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb raw shrimp
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• cooking spray or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (more or less depending on how spicy you want it)
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 400°f.
• 2 spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray, or sparingly brush with vegetable oil, and spread shrimp out in a single layer. sprinkle on salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. make sure to spread shrimp back into a single layer so that they do not overlap during cooking.
• 3 cook on middle oven rack until shrimp turn pink (2-5 minutes) and then turn shrimp over and repeat. be sure not to overcook the shrimp or they will end up very rubbery. you can also boil the shrimp for 4 minutes (on a constant rolling boil) but i think that baking them really allows their natural flavors to brighten.
• 4 remove shrimp from oven and enjoy warm, or allow to cool to room temperature before moving shrimp to the fridge for chilled shrimp cocktail.
• 5 make the sauce: blend all ingredients in a small bowl or ramican, adjusting ingredients to suite your taste. (at this point, i will sometimes add some chili sauce or tobasco to give it a kick) if you accidentally add too much spice, just add more ketchup until it's just right.