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Salt n’ Shrimp

Posted on May 22, 2010 by admin

Shrimp is always a favorite at any gathering. Shrimp cocktail, skewered shrimp, and shrimp ceviche are pretty much the most popular methods of preparing the light, sweet delicacy. Here’s a method that will have your guests raving over the buggly-eyed sea creatures and wanting more. The method…salt roasting. Roasting the shrimp this way will multiply their sweetness, while the salt will enhance their natural flavors. Once cooked, place the shrimp on a salad or leave them as peel-and-eat. Either way they won’t last very long.

Eat On!

Chef Poppy
Salt-Roasted Shrimp
4 cups kosher salt (2 pounds)

1 1/2 pounds unshelled large shrimp, preferably head-on

Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 500*. Pour the salt into a large ovenproof skillet and heat in the oven for 15 minutes, until very hot.

2. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a deep metal baking pan. Pour the hot salt completely over the shrimp, covering them completely. Roast the shrimp for 5 minutes, until just cooked through. Rinse the shrimp briefly under hot water and pat dry. Serve immediately with olive oil for dipping.