Roasted Shrimp with Watercress
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Succulent shrimp kissed with garlic and lemon, roasted until golden and served over peppery watercress with a silky beurre blanc sauce for an elegant yet simple dish.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 946 mlfresh watercress(stems trimmed)
- 6 tablespoonsbutter(cold, divided)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 237 mldry white wine
- 2shallots(finely minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspooncracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme in a bowl.
Tip: Dry shrimp ensures better browning and prevents them from steaming during roasting.
- 2
Spread the shrimp in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; arrange shrimp in a single layer for even cooking.
- 3
While shrimp roast, prepare the beurre blanc by combining minced shallots, white wine, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
Tip: Reducing the sauce concentrates the flavors and removes excess acidity.
- 4
Lower heat to medium-low and whisk in 5 tablespoons of cold butter one piece at a time, whisking constantly until each piece is incorporated before adding the next.
Tip: Keep the heat low to prevent the sauce from breaking; the butter should emulsify smoothly.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Adding lemon juice off-heat preserves its bright, fresh flavor.
- 6
Toss the fresh watercress with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Divide among four serving plates.
Tip: Lightly dressing the watercress brings out its peppery notes without overwhelming its delicate texture.
- 7
Arrange the roasted shrimp over the watercress and drizzle with the warm beurre blanc sauce.
Tip: Serve immediately while the shrimp are still warm and the sauce is creamy.
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