Spice-Seared Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds small shrimp in their shells
- Heat a large wok.
- Add the salt, the fennel, coriander and cumin seeds and the crushed red pepper and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until the spices are lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
- Add the shrimp and toss immediately with the spices.
- Cook, tossing constantly, until the shrimp are opaque and their shells are beginning to char, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp and any toasted spices to a large bowl and serve.
salt, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red pepper, shrimp
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spice-seared-shrimp (may not work)