Roasted Shrimp with Daikon
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. Roasted shrimp with daikon is a dish that feels elegant enough for company but couldn't be simpler to make. The shrimp gets brushed with a glossy ginger and garlic glaze while the daikon radish roasts alongside, becoming sweet and tender. Daikon is packed with vitamin C and aids digestion, making this not only delicious but genuinely good for you. The best part? Everything cooks on one sheet pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 1 mediumdaikon radish(cut into 1-inch batons)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 2 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 3scallions(chopped)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss the daikon batons with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet, then spread in a single layer.
Tip: Arrange daikon pieces so they're not crowded for even caramelization.
- 2
Roast the daikon for 15 minutes until the edges begin to brown and soften slightly.
- 3
While daikon roasts, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create the glaze.
Tip: Make the glaze ahead of time for faster assembly.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until they just begin to turn pink.
Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp at this stage—they'll finish cooking in the oven.
- 5
Remove the daikon from the oven and push it to the sides of the baking sheet. Transfer the partially cooked shrimp to the center of the sheet.
- 6
Pour the ginger-garlic glaze evenly over the shrimp and daikon, tossing gently to coat everything.
Tip: Reserve a small spoonful of glaze to drizzle over the finished dish if desired.
- 7
Return to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked through (opaque and curled) and the daikon is tender and caramelized.
Tip: The glaze will thicken and coat the ingredients beautifully as it roasts.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while still warm.
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