Sister Cheng Salt-Baked Shrimp
Ingredients
- 500g Large shrimp (with heads on, unpeeled)
- 2 kg Coarse sea salt (for baking bed)
- 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 Star anise
- 3 Bay leaves
- 5 slices Ginger
- 3 Scallions (cut into sections)
- 2 tbsp Cooking wine
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Clean shrimp, pat dry. Marinate with cooking wine and black pepper for 10 minutes.
- Roast coarse salt in a wok with Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bay leaves, ginger, and scallions until fragrant.
- Spread half the salt mixture in a baking dish. Place shrimp on top in a single layer.
- Cover completely with remaining salt. Bake at 200°C/400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, brush off excess salt. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
