Roasted Shrimps With Pepita Pesto

serves 8

Ingredients

1 

pound 

peeled and deveined large shrimp

1/4 

teaspoon 

cayenne pepper

1/3 

cup 

plus 1 tablespoon olive oil

kosher salt and black pepper

1/2 

cup 

pepitas (roasted hulled pumpkin seeds)

1/2 

cup 

fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1/2 

cup 

fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the shrimp with the cayenne, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Roast until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the pepitas, parsley, cilantro, the remaining ⅓ cup of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper and process until smooth. Serve with the shrimp for dipping.