Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Roasted shrimp cocktail and a bowl of whole grain mustard sauce on a serving platter.

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

This recipe for Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Whole Grain Mustard sauce is an easy and elegant twist on the classic. Perfect recipe for holiday entertaining!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas, Christmas Eve, easy, Feast of 7 fishes, holiday entertaining, holidays, seafood, shrimp, shrimp cocktail

Prep Time: 12

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Nicole Gaffney (ColeyCooks.com)

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb shrimp 16/20 count or larger, peeled and deveined
1 small lemon very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For the Whole Grain Mustard Sauce:

¾ cup good quality mayonnaise
2 heaping tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard
2 tablespoons minced shallots about 1 small
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley plus a sprig for garnish (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Toss the shrimp and lemon slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan and spread out into an even single layer. Roast for about 8 minutes, or until the shrimp have just turned pink and opaque.
While the shrimp cook, make the mustard sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Maille Old Style Whole Grain Mustard, shallots, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance, cover and refrigerate prior to serving.
Place shrimp and lemon slices on a serving platter along with the Whole Grain Mustard Sauce on the side. Garnish with a parsley sprig, and serve.

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Notes

This recipe can be served warm, at room temperature or cold.

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