Blackened Shrimp w/ Roasted Garlic Aioli

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 head garlic
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 C mayo
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle chile powder
• S & P
• 3 TBL butter, melted
• 1 LB lg. shrimp, peeled & deveined, w/ tails left on

Preparation

Step 1

bake 1 head garlic
squeeze garlic cloves from their skins into food processor
add mayo & vinegar
puree
transfer the aioli to bowl & refrig

meanwhile, in sm. skillet toast paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne & 1/2tsp each S & P over med heat until fragrant - abt 1 min
stir in melted butter
transfer to bowl & add shrimp to coat

brush grill pan w/ remaining 1 tsp olive oil & preheat over high heat
add shrimp & cook, turning once, until spices are blackened, 2-4 min

serve w/ aioli dip