My Secret for Cooking Shrimp!

My Secret for Cooking Shrimp!

Jun 18, 2020 | Newsletter, Recipes

Each month I try to feature food trends, post recipes and answer your questions. A few months back, the hot topic was chicken https://www.chefpatricia.com/tips-for-cooking-chicken-breasts-perfectly/. But recently, I have been getting just as many questions on how I cook shrimp. After all, shrimp are the most widely served seafood in the United States. Shrimp and related prawns have so much versatility. They are a perfect candidate for ceviches, stews and soups and can be baked, boiled, fried and grilled, but my go to method is roasting! Each and every time they come out moist and juicy. So, give the recipe below a try and see what you think. Bonus I added my Green Goddess dressing recipe it’s the perfect dip for the shrimp.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SHRIMP:
2 pounds large shrimp (14 to 16 shrimp per pound)
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. I often times use old bay seasoning it really amps up the flavor.

FOR THE GREEN GODDESS DRESSING:
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (5 to 6 scallions)
1 cup chopped basil leaves (18 to 20 leaves)
1/2 cup chopped parsley I prefer curly
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Be sure to pat them dry. Place in bowl and toss them until evenly coated. Pour on to a foil lined sheet pan and spread them in one layer. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size. Check at 8 minutes as there will be carryover cooking. If you think they are getting to done place in fridge to cool down. If not set aside to cool.
  3. For the dressing, place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sour cream and process just until blended. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. Serve as a dip for the shrimp with the crudités.