BBQ Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce

By teachskinner

Ingredients

• Neelys BBQ Seasoning:
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Neelys BBQ dry rub seasoning, recipe follows
• 1/2 lemon, juiced, plus lemon wedges, for garnish
• 1/4 cup Neely's BBQ sauce, recipe follows
• Cocktail Sauce, recipe follows
• 1 1/2 cups paprika
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• Neelys BBQ Sauce:
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Yield: 3 1/2 cups
• Cocktail Sauce:
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Dash hot sauce
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve chilled.

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse shrimp thoroughly in cold water and place in large bowl. Mix cloves, seasoned salt, thyme, mustard, celery salt, pepper, and Neelys seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle shrimp with the seasoning mixture and toss. Add lemon juice and the BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.