Asian Shrimp Cocktail

Asian Shrimp Cocktail is so easy to make, and always a hit at parties! This Asian twist on classic shrimp cocktail has become a favorite!

If you love shrimp appetizers, be sure to check out my Sesame Shrimp Bites with Lemon Aioli and this Roasted Shrimp Cocktail.

Shrimp Cocktail Is A Party Appetizer Favorite! 

Shrimp cocktail is a standard appetizer that usually makes an appearance at most parties. It’s good, everyone like it and it’s really easy to make. There’s never any leftover shrimp cocktail, right? Leftovers of a lot of other apps always happen – but the shrimp are always gone.

I like to roast our shrimp instead of boiling it like in this Roasted Shrimp Cocktail recipe. I think it gives the shrimp more flavor than boiling it in water but really both ways are good.

The Shrimp Cocktail Is Roasted For Extra Flavor

So for this Asian Shrimp Cocktail recipe I took that same method of roasting the shrimp but just added some Asian flavors to the mix. One more step in this recipe is a quick marinade…but it only takes a half an hour. I used soy sauce, garlic, fresh ginger and sesame oil for the marinade and it worked out perfectly. You can add some cayenne if you want to make these shrimp spicy or even a squeeze of sriracha would be good.

This time I left out the spice. Some like it hot. Some not.

And since this appetizer is for everyone – and since it’s for everyone…make sure you make a lot.

What Type Of Shrimp Is Best For This Recipe? 

Try and get fresh, wild caught shrimp when you head off to the store. Christie is pretty strict about this and I get what I’m told to get. No messing around with that list you get from the wife when you head off to the grocery store.

You guys all now what I’m talking about…Am I right?

How To Make Asian Shrimp Cocktail

When you come home with the correct type of shrimp…mix together the ingredients for the marinade and pour it over the shrimp to coat. You can do this in a plastic bag or a bowl, whatever works.

Cover the shrimp and let them sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour. Try and get back in there and give the shrimp a stir if you can about halfway through.

Then just get them on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for about 10 minutes.

That’s all – almost as easy as just plain ol’ shrimp cocktail, and maybe even easier because these shrimp really don’t require any dipping sauce. They’re tasty enough all on their own!

Looking For More Shrimp Recipes?

• Garlic Butter Shrimp
• Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
• Bacon Shrimp Toast
• Pesto Shrimp Kabobs
• Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Mango BBQ Sauce

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