Recipe: Shrimp Roasted on Rock Salt

SHRIMP ROASTED ON ROCK SALT

2 to 3 pounds rock salt
12 large shrimp in their shells
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
Pinch of salt
Lemon wedges for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Select a heavy pan (with a lid) large enough to hold shrimp in single layer. Add rock salt to form a 1-inch bed in pan.

Set pan in oven for 30 minutes. When salt is very hot, set shrimp on top, cover and roast for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp, cover and roast for 2 minutes more, until shrimp turn pink and are hot and sizzling.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan, and add honey, peppercorns, lemon and pinch of salt.

Place shrimp on warmed serving plates, drizzle each portion with a little of the butter and serve garnished with lemon wedges.

Servings: 4
Source: Salt and Pepper by Michele Anna Jordan