Roasted Shrimp with Rocket and Garlic Aioli
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Shrimp with Rocket and Garlic Aioli is a simple dish combining large shrimp, fresh rocket and a creamy garlic aioli, finished with panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Ready in just 27 minutes total, including 15 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking, this dish suits anyone looking for a quick, flavourful meal that delivers restaurant quality results at home.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 946 mlfresh rocket(lightly packed)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon(zested and juiced)
- 118 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- 118 mlmayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonsparmesan cheese(finely grated)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
Tip: Dry shrimp ensures better browning and prevents them from releasing excess moisture during roasting.
- 2
Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 3
Roast shrimp for 10-12 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, stirring halfway through cooking.
Tip: Avoid overcooking as shrimp cooks very quickly and becomes rubbery if left too long.
- 4
While shrimp roasts, prepare the aioli by whisking together mayonnaise, remaining garlic, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice in a small bowl.
- 5
Toast panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, then mix in parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
Tip: Toasting the breadcrumbs adds a nutty flavor and creates a better texture than using them raw.
- 6
Place fresh rocket on a serving platter and drizzle with remaining olive oil and remaining lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 7
Top rocket with roasted shrimp and drizzle generously with garlic aioli.
- 8
Sprinkle toasted panko mixture and fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately while shrimp is still warm.
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