BBQ Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

By Odile

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
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• 1 1/2 cups paprika
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
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• 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
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• 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

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 23mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

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.

Preheat grill to a medium heat. Place shrimp on grill, directly over heat. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side and fully cooked. Serve with cocktail sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.
Neelys BBQ Seasoning:

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.