SPICED SALT-BAKED SHRIMP
The chef Adam Evans of The Optimist in Atlanta likes to roast big, fresh Southern shrimp with the heads in a deep dish of rock salt studded with spices, an easy method that produces tender, delicately flavored and perfectly seasoned shrimp. Here, headless shrimp take on fragrance from cinnamon and star anise and get heat from jalapeños. The presentation is spectacular for a dinner party. Let the salt cool completely before you toss it out.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 475 degrees. In a bowl, add salt, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, bay leaves, anise, two lemon wedges, the thyme, the jalapeños and the garlic and mix well.
- In a large shallow baking dish, add half the salt mixture. Place in oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Carefully remove pan from oven and set shrimp in a single layer on salt and then cover with remaining, cool salt mixture.
- Return to oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, or until shrimp are just cooked through.
- Serve shrimp in the salt, or remove to a platter. Garnish with remaining lemon. Serve with cocktail or tartar sauce or melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1289 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Ameen Motiyar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.
Aymen Majidi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of salt-baked shrimp, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was surprised at how much I liked it. The shrimp were very flavorful and the salt crust was a nice touch.
Faizan Akhtar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I needed to use up, so I made this recipe and it turned out great.
Imran Bhai
[email protected]I'm allergic to shrimp, so I made this recipe with chicken instead. It was still very good!
KASHIF Ahmed
[email protected]I didn't have any fresh thyme on hand, so I used dried thyme instead. The shrimp still turned out great.
Senzo Mac
[email protected]The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my liking. I'll cook them for less time next time.
Bonnie Strong
[email protected]I found that the shrimp were a bit too salty for my taste. Next time, I'll use less salt.
Saad 68
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp are so tender and juicy.
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[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were very flavorful and the salt crust was a nice touch.
Tucker Unruh
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious.
Hadjer Styles
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Blessing Osikhena
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in no time and the cleanup is a breeze.
Aqib Ansari
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp.
habeba lasheen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spices really enhanced the flavor of the shrimp.
Gitty nok
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were juicy and tender, and the spices gave them a delicious flavor.
Scarlett Hobbs
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about baking shrimp in salt, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
HAMS ELHAMS
[email protected]This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! The combination of spices is amazing and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
Muskan Nadeem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly! They were so delicious and flavorful. My family loved them.