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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Sanyyah Williams
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook shrimp. The shrimp are cooked evenly and the flavor is incredible.
JuggNaf
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing.
Amjid Khalil
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the flavor was out of this world.
Rashed Mia
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Cultist Brainjutter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. They were cooked evenly and the flavor was spot-on.
refad hasan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the flavor was incredible.
manahil mughal
[email protected]These shrimp were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
The Crazy Mask
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the flavor was delicious.
Manding Dabo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in no time and the flavor is amazing.
Pierre
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the flavor is out of this world.
Yanelyz Batista
[email protected]The shrimp were delicious! The spiced salt crust was the perfect touch.
Jonathan Alfaro
[email protected]These shrimp were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Ben
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
Chukwuka precious Chiamara
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the spiced salt crust added a delicious flavor.