GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP COCKTAIL

GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP COCKTAIL image

Yield Serves 4 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

11/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), shells peeled, tails left on
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 Tablespoon)
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked balck pepper
Cocktail Sauce (see recipe for Cocktail Sauce with Red Onion and Jalapeno)

Steps:

Heat the oven to 450. Devein the shrimp, if necessary. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the shrimp on a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 3 minutes, turn the shrimp over with tongs, and continue roasting until the shrimp are opaque and firm, another 2 to 4 miutes. Transfer the shrimp to a shallow dish, cover loosely and refrigerate. When the shrimp are thoroughly chilled (after about 2 hours), seve them with the cocktail sauce.