Jul 14 2026
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Old Bay Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Cindy Lou's Fish House
Time30m
Serves4

Charred Lemon, Spicy Cocktail Sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Preparation of Shrimp

  1. 1

    Season the Shrimp

    In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp with Old Bay seasoning until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Preheat Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Char the Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half and place it cut side down on the grill or skillet. Char for about 2-3 minutes until grill marks form. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Shrimp

    Place the seasoned shrimp on the grill or in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat.

Preparation of Cocktail Sauce

  1. 5

    Mix the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir until well mixed.

  2. 6

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the hot sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Shrimp

    Arrange the cooked shrimp on a serving platter.

  2. 8

    Serve with Sauce

    Serve the shrimp with the spicy cocktail sauce and charred lemon halves on the side for squeezing.

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