Grilled Shrimp with Asian Style "Cocktail" Sauce

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Asian Style "Cocktail" Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups ketchup; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 4 radishes, very thinly sliced on a mandoline; 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 Thai bird chile or 1 serrano chile, finely diced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound large (21 to 24) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 radishes, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 Thai bird chile or 1 serrano chile, finely diced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound large (21 to 24) shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Whisk together the ketchup, lime juice, soy sauce, shallot, radish, ginger, chile, sugar and cilantro in a medium bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
3
Can be made 8 hours in advance and refrigerated, do not add the cilantro until ready to serve.
4
Heat the grill to high.
5
Toss the shrimp with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Place onto skewers and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden brown and just cooked through.
7
Serve sauce in a bowl, surrounded by the shrimp.

305

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups ketchup, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 4 radishes, very thinly sliced on a mandoline, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp with Asian Style "Cocktail" Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!