Whole Prawns Cooked Over Salt

• 200 g/7 oz/1 cup flaky sea salt
• 10 larg

Real purists insist on eating prawns “a la sal” with absolutely no accompaniments or frivolous garnishes.

Evenly sprinkle the salt flakes over a heavy frying pan or cast iron skillet and heat over a high heat. When hot, place the whole prawns (shrimp) in a single layer over the salt and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Carefully flip the prawns and cook for a further 1 minute on the othe