Salt and Pepper Shrimp
by Laura C in User ContributedA quick and super easy appetizer that is full of flavor. "Here is proof that the only seasonings you ever really need are genuinely good course salt and top-notch pepper". Laura Calder
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Step 1: Cleaning the Shrimp
Peel the shrimp (or prawns) and set aside.
- 24 medium shrimp or prawns (thawed are fine)
Step 2: Gathering Your Mise en Place
Gather the olive oil and salt. Coarsely crack the peppercorns, either using a pepper grinder or the back of a heavy fry pan.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
- 1 tbsp mixed peppercorns (especially pink and black)
Step 3: Cooking the Dish
Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan until spitting hot. Add the shrimp, tossing the pan to coat, then immediately add the salt and pepper.
Keep tossing until the shrimp turn pink and curl, 2 to 3 minutes.
Slide the pepper-speckled shrimp onto a plate, pierce with toothpicks and serve straight away.
Notes
This recipe is from "French Food at Home", which is Laura Calder's most recent cookbook.
Quote from Laura Calder:
"People go crazy for shrimp like this. And even though you've tossed them together in seconds right under their noses, they still ogle you in awe and ask you how you made them. I'd lie if I were you."
