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These warm garlic-Parmesan shrimps are packed with wonderful flavors, but the real breakout star is the versatile roasted garlic dip.

This easy dip is delicious as written, or you can add your own special flare by including your favorite herbs and spices, such as dill, cilantro or parsley, to create a burst of flavor combinations.

Try the dip with fresh vegetables, as a tasty sandwich spread, or stir some into your favorite creamy soups or mashed potatoes for an extra pop of flavor.

The finger licking garlic-parmesan shrimp are an added bonus! Serve them as an appetizer with the dip, on a toasted roll or bun with the dip as a spread, on pasta with the dip as a sauce or atop a salad with the dip as a luxurious thick dressing.

The possibilities are endless, the wow factor ever present.

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Warm Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author Linda Lederman, Balaboosta's Secret

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Dip Ingredients:

  • 1 large garlic head
  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ c. sour cream
  • ½ c. Greek yogurt
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • 1 t. organic lemon zest
  • 2 t. ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1½ pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Will also need:

  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • 2. To make the roasted garlic dip, slice a thin sliver from the head of garlic, just enough so the cloves are exposed. Drizzle the cloves with olive oil and place the whole bulb on a small piece of aluminum foil and wrap tightly. Place in the pre-heated oven and roast for 40 minutes, or until the garlic is tender and creamy. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • 3. While the garlic is cooling, prepare the garlic shrimp seasoning by combining the olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, ground cumin, and grated Parmesan cheese in a large glass or other non-reactive bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • 4. Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to combine. Transfer the seasoned shrimp to the prepared baking sheet and place in pre-heated oven to roast for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp are just firm and pink. Do not overcook.
  • 5. While the shrimp is roasting, squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a blender or food processor. Add sour cream, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper, if using, and blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and transfer to a small serving bowl.
  • 6. Remove shrimp from oven and sprinkle with lemon juice and fresh parsley. Toss to combine when just cool enough to handle. Serve immediately with the creamy roasted garlic dip. Enjoy!

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