Spiced Salt-Baked Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spiced Salt-Baked Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds rock salt; 1/4 cup whole green cardamom pods; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 bay leaves; 3 star anise; 1 lemon, cut into four wedges; 10 sprigs of thyme; 2 jalapeno peppers, cut into thick slices; 1 head of garlic, outer skin removed and smashed into several pieces; 2 pounds medium or large shrimp, about 20 to 25 pieces, with shells and tails on; Cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or melted butter, for serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds rock salt
1/4 cup whole green cardamom pods
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
4 bay leaves
3 star anise
1 lemon, cut into four wedges
10 sprigs of thyme
2 jalapeno peppers, cut into thick slices
1 head of garlic, outer skin removed and smashed into several pieces
2 pounds medium or large shrimp, about 20 to 25 pieces, with shells and tails on
Cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or melted butter, for serving

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Heat oven to 475 degrees. In a bowl, add salt, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, bay leaves, anise, two lemon wedges, the thyme, the jalapenos and the garlic and mix well.
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In a large shallow baking dish, add half the salt mixture. Place in oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Carefully remove pan from oven and set shrimp in a single layer on salt and then cover with remaining, cool salt mixture.
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Return to oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, or until shrimp are just cooked through.
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Serve shrimp in the salt, or remove to a platter. Garnish with remaining lemon. Serve with cocktail or tartar sauce or melted butter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds rock salt, 1/4 cup whole green cardamom pods, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Spiced Salt-Baked Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Salt-Baked Shrimp

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