Spice-Seared Shrimp

Name: Spice-Seared Shrimp
Ingredients: 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

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Heat a large wok.
2

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.
3

Add the shrimp and toss immediately with the spices.
4

Cook, tossing constantly, until the shrimp are opaque and their shells are beginning to char, about 5 minutes.
5

Transfer the shrimp and any toasted spices to a large bowl and serve.