Boozy Marinated Shrimp Cocktail
This boozy marinated shrimp cocktail recipe is kicked up with Barenjager liqueur and is an elegant appetizer to serve at your next party.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp Marinade
- 3 tbsp Barenjager Honey Liqueur or tequila
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- ½ small jalapeno minced
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 16 large raw shrimp tails on, deveined
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Honey Cocktail Sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ⅛ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp prepared horseradish
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Barenjager Honey Liqueur or tequila
- ¼ tsp sriracha sauce
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Mix all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and add the shrimp, toss to coat and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cocktail sauce ingredients to blend. Divide between 8 small serving glasses or dishes (or serve in a bowl with shrimp around).
- Preheat a grill pan over high heat, coat with cooking spray and add the shrimp, shaking off the marinade. Sear for about 1 minute and flip them over. Heat until just cooked through, 3 minutes. Remove and allow to cool before serving. Arrange 2 shrimp on each of the 8 serving glasses and serve chilled or room temperature. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg
