Salt Grilled Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED SALT & PEPPER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a colander, rinse in cold water and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, combine shrimp, lime juice, salt, black, white and cayenne peppers and chili powder then toss to coat.
• Add splash of vermouth and 1/4 cup of oil then toss to coat and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium high heat.
• Brush and oil the grill grate.
• Working in batches, grill shrimp, turning once, until bright red and nicely charred, 2-3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to platter and tent with aluminum foil.

GRILLED SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP WITH TOMATO HORSERADISH SAUCE WITH LIME JUICE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Sprinkle the shrimp generously with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp on the grill for 2 minutes, flip, and then cook until pink, an additional minute. Serve with lemon wedges and the Tomato Horseradish Sauce with Lime Juice.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the cherry tomatoes in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss the tomatoes in the olive oil, oregano and garlic. Season heavily with salt and pepper. Roast until the tomatoes are fully cooked, about 40 minutes.
• Once the tomatoes are cooked, place them in a blender and process until smooth. Stir in the horseradish and lime juice. Check for seasoning and serve.

SALT-GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine garlic, shrimp, orange juice, oil, chili paste, paprika, and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
• Line a serving platter with orange slices; set aside.
• Cover bottom of grill pan or cast-iron skillet evenly with salt. Place pan over medium-high heat, cover (salt may pop while it's heating), and heat until pan and salt are hot. Place shrimp in pan in a single layer and cook, uncovered, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to prepared platter, brushing off any excess salt.

SALT ROASTED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Divide salt evenly among 2 (9 by 13-inch) metal pans divide salt evenly. Heat your oven to 400 degrees F and put the pans of salt into the oven to heat. When the oven reaches 400 degrees F, allow the salt to continue heating for another 15 minutes. After 15 minutes have passed, put the shrimp on top of the salt in 1 of the pans. Then cover with all of the salt in the second pan. The shrimp should be evenly and completely covered. Roast for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and check 1 shrimp for doneness. The shrimp should be opaque and white and pink in color. If not done, return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

SALT AND SUGAR SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp and drain. In a large bowl mix together salt and sugar. Add shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Cover bowl and chill at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• If using wooden skewers, get them soaking in water for about 20 minutes. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking.
• Rinse salt and sugar from shrimp and pat dry. Thread shrimp in a C shape onto metal or wooden skewers. Lay the skewers in a rimmed pan. In a glass bowl, combine oil, lemon juice and garlic; Pour over shrimp and turn skewers to coat evenly. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
• Lay skewers on grill over hot coals or high heat on a gas grill. Close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer skewers to a platter and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze juice over.