Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce Recipe

If you’re looking for a lightened-up variation to fried shrimp then look no further than this easy-to-make recipe for Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce.  Eating fried food is not always the healthiest option, so I created my Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce Recipe, which tastes just like the real thing! My shrimp is breaded and baked for that exterior crunch.

First, I set up a dredging station for my shrimp with egg whites and seasoned Panko. Then, coat the shrimp before laying out on a baking tray. Bake the shrimp until golden and crispy. Serve with my smoky and delicious cocktail sauce! This Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce Recipe is perfect for dinner, a snack, or a stay-at-home appetizer.

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Is Shrimp Good for You?

Shrimp is a healthy, versatile protein choice to add to your diet. It is very low calorie for how much protein is inside, about 19 grams of protein per 3 ounces of shrimp. This seafood is great for you because it is full of antioxidants and good fats. The part of shrimp that is usually bad for you is the fried coating and the artificial sauces served alongside. Because the sauce in this recipe is homemade, it is much healthier and lower in fat and sugar.

I like to change up my family’s protein sources, and shrimp is a fabulous addition to your protein choices. Want more shrimp recipes? Try my Easy Cajun Shrimp Skewers!

Ingredients in Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

• egg whites
• Panko bread crumbs
• paprika
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• medium shrimp
• sweet chili sauce
• less-sugar barbecue sauce
• horseradish sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• lemon juice

How to Make Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

To make the Smoky Cocktail Sauce: Mix all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and place a wire cooling rack on top of the foil. Spray the cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Beat the egg whites in a small bowl. In a separate bowl or shallow dish, stir the panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together.

Dip the shrimp in the egg whites and allow the excess to drip off.

Next, dip the shrimp in the panko mixture and evenly coat all sides.

Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and spray the shrimp with nonstick cooking spray to help them brown.

Bake until the shrimp is opaque when the thickest part is pierced with the tip of the knife, about 10 minutes.

Serve immediately with the cocktail sauce.