Tip from Ina Garten: Try Oven-Roasted Shrimp!

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
published May 5, 2010
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We were watching re-runs of Barefoot Contessa the other day (a favorite pastime of ours), and picked up an interesting tip from the

lovely Ina Garten

Ina Garten says that roasting will caramelize the shrimp slightly and concentrate their flavor, making this mild shellfish taste sweeter and more intense. We imagine that it’s similar to throwing shrimp on the grill, something we love!

She recommends tossing the shrimp (peeled and de-veined) with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then spreading them out in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast them in a 400° oven for 6-8 minutes until pink and firm. At this point, you can set them aside and add them to your recipe at the last minute.

Here are a few Barefoot Contessa recipes from the Food Network that use this technique:

• Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp
• Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
• Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Have you ever tried this technique?

Related:

Shrimp Boil: The Ultimate Bouquet Garni

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