Roasted Shrimp with Turnip and Garlic Herb Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like restaurant quality. Roasted shrimp with turnip and garlic herb glaze brings together tender, succulent shrimp with earthy roasted turnips in a buttery, aromatic sauce that's simply irresistible. Turnips are wonderful for you too, packed with vitamin C and fiber to support digestion and immunity. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity: just toss everything on a sheet pan, let the oven do the work, and you'll have an elegant meal that impresses without much fuss.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ kgturnips(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 6garlic cloves, minced
- 118 mldry white wine
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the turnip cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half the salt, and black pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the edges begin to golden.
Tip: Cut turnips evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- 2
While turnips roast, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with remaining salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Dry shrimp will brown better and achieve a nice sear.
- 3
Push the roasted turnips to the sides of the baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the center and arrange the shrimp in a single layer.
- 4
Return to the oven and roast for 6-8 minutes until the shrimp just begin to turn pink.
Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll become tough and rubbery.
- 5
While shrimp cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
Tip: Watch the garlic closely to prevent burning.
- 6
Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the garlic butter, stirring gently. Simmer for 2 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.
- 7
Stir the fresh thyme into the sauce and remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the garlic herb sauce over the shrimp and turnips. Toss gently to combine.
Tip: The residual heat will help coat everything evenly.
- 9
Transfer to serving plates and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
Tip: A squeeze of extra fresh lemon at the table enhances the flavors beautifully.
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