Salt-Cooked Shrimp (Gambas a La Sal) Recipe

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Salt-Cooked Shrimp (Gambas a La Sal)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2-2 cups coarse salt ( kosher or sea)
  • 1 lb large unshelled shrimp, preferably with the heads on, patted dry
  • fragrant extra virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
  • lemon wedge, for serving (optional)

Directions:

  1. Spread the salt evenly on the bottom of a heavy 12-inch skillet, preferably cast iron. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until the salt is very hot and almost beginning to smoke. Place half of the shrimp on the salt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn the shrimp over and continue cooking until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and cook the remaining shrimp in the same way. The second batch may take less time to cook, since the salt will be very hot.
  2. Let the shrimp cool just enough to handle, then gently wipe off any excess salt with paper towels. Serve the shrimp with olive oil and lemon wedges if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 0 Kcal (0 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 49513.35mg 2063%
Potassium 10.22mg 0%
Calcium 30.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 0 Kcal (0 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 38758mg 2063%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0
    Points
  • 0
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Good Points

  • calories free,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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