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Shrimp Cocktail Delight
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Shrimp Cocktail Delight: A Tasty Grill Recipe You’ll Love

A delicious and easy-to-make shrimp cocktail recipe perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 cup cocktail sauce
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, if using, for easier grilling.
  4. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the grill and let them cool slightly.
  6. Arrange the shrimp on a serving platter with lemon wedges and a bowl of cocktail sauce in the center.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning.
  • Serve with avocado slices or a side of mixed greens for a refreshing twist.

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