What's For Dinner Tonight? Delicious Roasted Buffalo Shrimp

Whats For Dinner Tonight?

Finely grated zest of 2 lemons (2 tablespoons), plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 teaspoon celery seeds

2 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Coarse salt

2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup pale-green celery leaves, finely chopped

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place 2 rimmed baking sheets in oven to heat. Stir together lemon zest, garlic, celery seeds, paprika, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, the honey, and oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp, and toss to coat well.
2. Place shrimp in a single layer on hot pans. Roast, without flipping, until browned on bottoms and opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, make the dip: Stir together lemon juice, sour cream, celery leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with cooked shrimp.

Ellen Coffie