Baked Shrimp Scampi with Cocktail Sauce

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inspiration: We pay a little homage to the delicious yet retro Shrimp Cocktail with these.  The flavor is reminiscent of the Italian classic Shrimp Scampi with the addition of cocktail sauce for that traditional pairing.  The result is a sweet shrimp morsel with the flavor turned way up!

ingredients:

  • 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, cleaned and de-veined
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • cocktail sauce (home-made or store bought)

method: Preheat oven to 425.  Combine shrimp, garlic, thyme, zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss to combine.  Lay shrimp out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are just turned pink and look opaque.  Plate and serve with your favorite cocktail sauce.

Serves 4-6 people as an appetizer

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