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roasted shrimp

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tammye Bridgeman
San Antonio, TX

We love serving this as a main course, but makes for a great appetizer with family & friends. I will drizzle the seasoned EVOO from the roasting pan, over the shrimp, when serving, for extra flavor.

(1 rating)
method Roast

Ingredients For roasted shrimp

  • 16-20count
    shrimp, shelled
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • red chili pepper flakes
  • few
    fresh serranos or jalapenos, whole

How To Make roasted shrimp

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400*. Using a rimmed baking pan for roasting, toss shrimp with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
  • 2
    Add Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper & red chili pepper flakes. Toss in serranos or jalapenos, if using.
  • 3
    Roast shrimp, middle rack, for 3-5 minutes, till shrimp turn pink, but no longer, or shrimp will be tough.
  • 4
    Using tongs, place shrimp on serving platter, add sliced tomato, lemon & avacado wedges, garnish with sliced scallions & cilantro.
  • 5
    Serve with Remoulade sauce, cocktail sauce, French bread & crackers.
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