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Course: hot appetizer, main course
Total time: under 15 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Moderate
Yield: Serves 2 to 3
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Notes

Raja explains that he cooks the gambas (shrimp) on a bed of salt because it preserves their moisture and keeps them juicy. Whatever the reason, his were some of the best.

Ingredients

  • Coarse sea or kosher salt
  • 1 pound large head-on shrimp in the shell

Directions

Heat a plancha or large cast-iron skillet over a hot grill fire or medium-high heat until hot. Spread a ¼-inch-thick layer of salt on the plancha (or in the skillet). Lay the shrimp on the salt and cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with plenty of napkins.

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Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 3 servings.

Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

160 kcal
8 % daily value
5 % daily value
3 % daily value
280 mg
56 mg
31 g
0 g
0 g
1 g
230 mg
514 mg
0 g
3 g
20 % daily value