Thyme Roasted Shrimp
(from largomason’s recipe box)
To make Rosemary-Roasted Shrimp, substitute 5 rosemary sprigs for the thyme, and 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar for the balsamic.
Source: foodgal.com
Ingredients
- 1/4 olive oil
- 12 thyme sprigs
- 2 peeled whole garlic cloves
- 2 pounds large shrimp (about 18 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Pour olive oil into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or similarly sized roasting pan.
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Add thyme sprigs and garlic to the dish. Set the dish in the oven, then preheat the oven to 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Lay shrimp over the thyme and garlic,then roast until pink and firm, about 8 minutes for medium shrimp (about 30 per pound) or 10 minutes for large shrimp (about 18 per pound), tossing gently two or three times.
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Remove baking dish from the oven, and stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Serve.