Roasted Shrimp with Kale
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent garlic-infused shrimp paired with crispy roasted kale chips and bright lemon, creating a protein-packed dish that's restaurant-quality yet simple enough for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 1893 mlfresh kale(chopped into bite-sized pieces, stems removed)
- 4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon(zested and juiced)
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
- ¾ tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 78 mlwhite wine
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 237 mlcherry tomatoes(halved)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, half the salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Tip: Drying the shrimp ensures they'll brown beautifully rather than steam.
- 2
In a separate bowl, massage the chopped kale with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining salt, and lemon zest until the leaves begin to soften slightly. Spread across half of a large baking sheet.
Tip: Massaging kale breaks down its fibers and makes it more tender when roasted.
- 3
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet, and scatter halved cherry tomatoes around them.
Tip: Keep kale and shrimp on separate halves so they cook properly with their different cooking times.
- 4
Roast for 8 minutes until the kale becomes crispy and the shrimp begins to turn pink.
- 5
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and pour the white wine over the shrimp and tomatoes. Dot with butter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
Tip: The wine creates a light pan sauce that's both flavorful and elegant.
- 6
Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked through and opaque, and the wine has reduced slightly.
Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll become tough and rubbery.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter, ensuring the crispy kale stays intact. Drizzle any pan juices over the top and serve immediately while warm.
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