4 pounds rock salt
1 pound jumbo shrimp (20 to 24 shrimp per pound), with
heads on
Divide salt evenly among 2 (9 by
13-inch) metal pans divide salt evenly. Heat your oven
to 400 degrees F and put the pans of salt into the oven
to heat. When the oven reaches 400 degrees F, allow the
salt to continue heating for another 15 minutes. After
15 minutes have passed, put the shrimp on top of the
salt in 1 of the pans. Then cover with all of the salt
in the second pan. The shrimp should be evenly and
completely covered. Roast for 8 minutes. Remove from
oven and check 1 shrimp for doneness. The shrimp should
be opaque and white and pink in color. If not done,
return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
