Shrimp Roasted with Citrus and Tarragon

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 sprigs fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried
• 1 pound large shrimp , peeled
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• Zest of one full orange, finely minced
• Salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

When hot, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a baking pan on top of the stove, then add the tarragon.

Return to the oven until the tarragon begins to sizzle.

Add the shrimp , then sprinkle with the orange juice and zest, the salt and pepper and the remaining olive oil.

Roast until the shrimp turn coral, about 8-10 minutes.

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