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Lemony Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

Succulent, citrus-marinated shrimp, perfectly grilled and served chilled with a zesty, house-made spicy cocktail sauce. A refreshing twist on a classic favorite.

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Yield: 4-6 servings as appetizer

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Active Time: 30 minutes
Start to Finish: 30 minutes

For this recipe you’ll need:

For the shrimp:

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

1 lemon, zested

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 lemon, juiced

For the cocktail sauce:

1/2 cup chili sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons prepared horseradish

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce

1. 1. 1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill over medium heat; you can also use an indoor grill pan.
    2. In a medium-size bowl, toss together the shrimp, grapeseed oil and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Grill on the first side until the shrimp are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook an additional minute, or until the shrimp are just cooked through.
    4. Transfer the shrimp to a platter, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
    5. To prepare the cocktail sauce, whisk together the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Transfer to a ramekin and serve with the grilled shrimp.

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