Garlic Shrimp in a Blanket

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Chef John's shrimp in a blanket are an amazing twist on the party classic, and just about as easy to make. Shrimp marinates in a savory crushed garlic concoction, then gets wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked until deep golden brown. With big garlic flavor, these are fantastic on their own, and extremely delicious served with a quick mayo-mustard sauce.

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wooden board with 12 garlic shrimp in a blanket and small bowl of sauce
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Marinate Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 shrimp appetizers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Shrimp

  • 12 large peeled, deveined raw shrimp (16 to 20 per pound count)

  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely crushed

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) can ready-to-use crescent roll dough

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons mustard, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon mirin

  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

  1. Combine shrimp, garlic, oyster sauce, smoked paprika, hot sauce, pepper, and salt in a bowl and stir thoroughly to coat shrimp completely. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.

  3. Place entire log of crescent dough, without unrolling, on a lightly-floured work surface, and cut in half. Roll each half into a 5x9-inch rectangle, then cut each rectangle into 6 equal 5-inch-long strips for a total of 12.

  4. Center the large part of a shrimp on a dough strip, along with a generous amount of marinade, or less if you prefer a lighter garlic flavor. Fold one end of strip over the shrimp, and then cover with the other end, and finish with the seam on the bottom.

  5. Place wrapped shrimp on the prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining 11 shrimp and dough strips. Space shrimp a couple inches apart.

  6. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl; brush each wrap with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until tops are very well browned, and deep golden on the bottom, about 20 minutes.

  8. For sauce, stir mayonnaise, mustard, mirin, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Serve shrimp hot, warm, or at room temperature with sauce on the side.

    wooden board with 12 garlic shrimp in a blanket and small bowl of sauce

    John Mitzewich

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
9g Fat
9g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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