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Roasted Tomato Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Roasted Tomato Shrimp Cocktail
Cook time: 600 s
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 oz truss tomatoes - halved crosswise, core removed; 1 red onion - sliced into ¼-inch rounds; 4 cloves garlic - peeled; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil - plus extra ¼ cup (2 fl oz); ¾ tsp kosher salt - divided; 1½ oz pickled green serrano peppers; ½ cup firmly packed cilantro leaves; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 avocado - pitted, peeled and diced; 1 lb cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp; Tostadas or corn chips; Lime wedges

A vibrant twist on a classic, this shrimp cocktail pairs sweet roasted tomatoes with charred onion and garlic for depth and complexity. Blended with lime, herbs and a touch of heat from pickled serrano, the sauce is rich yet fresh, coating tender shrimp and creamy avocado. Serve with crisp tostadas and lime wedges for a relaxed, shareable dish that feels bright, generous and full of flavor.

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35 mins total time

10 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients

Measurements:

12 oz truss tomatoes
halved crosswise, core removed
1 red onion
sliced into ¼-inch rounds
4 cloves garlic
peeled
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
plus extra ¼ cup (2 fl oz)
¾ tsp kosher salt
divided
1½ oz pickled green serrano peppers
½ cup firmly packed cilantro leaves
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 avocado
pitted, peeled and diced
1 lb cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp

To serve

Tostadas or corn chips
Lime wedges

Instructions

1
Insert the wire rack into position 4 and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2
Place the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a single layer in a foil-lined roasting pan. Drizzle the onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil, then season with ¼ teaspoon salt.
3
Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and start the timer. When the Rotate Remind signals, turn the garlic over if it’s starting to brown.
Tip: The preset cooking function is underway, the oven will take it from here.
4
The vegetables should be lightly charred around the edges. If not, give it A Bit More.
5
Remove and discard the tomato skins and any tough outer onion layers. Transfer the contents of the pan to a food processor and process for 30 seconds. Add the remaining ¼ cup (2 fl oz) oil, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt, then process for a further 10 seconds, or until combined.
6
Pour the tomato mixture into a large bowl. Add the avocado and gently stir to combine. Add the shrimp and mix well.
Tip: The shrimp cocktail can be served immediately, or covered and chilled for several hours.
7
Serve the shrimp cocktail with tostadas and lime wedges.