Shrimp In Roasted Garlic Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with rack in middle.

2. 2

   Put garlic cloves on a small baking sheet and roast in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden in some spots, 20-25 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from oven and increase temperature to 450 degrees F.

4. 4

   Puree garlic, cream, parsley, lime juice, water 6 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a blender until very smooth.

5. 5

   Pat shrimp dry, then toss with remaining 2 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

6. 6

   Arrange shrimp in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan and roast until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, heat sauce in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is just heated through (do not boil), about 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Add hot shrimp with any juices to skillet and cook, stirring until shrimp and sauce are hot, about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer to serving bowl.

10. 10

    Serve with cooked hot rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.