Roasted Shrimp With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Shrimp With Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, halved; 10 garlic cloves; 2 slices crusty bread; ½ cup whole almond, with skin; ½ cup hazelnuts or ½ cup pine nuts; 1 pimientos or 1 roasted red pepper; ½ cup red wine vinegar; ¾ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs prawns, shelled, tails removed

Servings: persons

3 tomatoes, halved
10 garlic cloves
2 slices crusty bread
½ cup whole almond, with skin
½ cup hazelnuts or ½ cup pine nuts
1 pimientos or 1 roasted red pepper
½ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs prawns, shelled, tails removed

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Arrange the tomatoes, garlic, bread, and nuts on a baking sheet; roast for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Transfer to a food processor and pulse to roughly break up.
4
Add the pimentos, vinegar, oil, and paprika.
5
Pulse again until well combined, add salt.
6
This sauce is best if allowed to rest so the flavors can meld (may be made a day in advance).
7
Heat oil to almost smoking in a large skillet or roasting pan.
8
Toss the prawns in half the romesco sauce to coat, and pan sear the shrimp quickly in the oil just until barely opaque.
9
Then roast for 10 to 12 minutes in a 450 degree F oven.
10
Serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

1276

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes, halved, 10 garlic cloves, 2 slices crusty bread, ½ cup whole almond, with skin, and more.

Yes, Roasted Shrimp With Romesco Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Shrimp With Romesco Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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