David Chang's Spicy Seasoned Salt Shrimp w/ Sautéed Shallots, Garlic and Lemon Zest + Bonus Bordain 2010

As the saying goes, if you can't stand the heat, cut back on the Spicy Seasoned Salt. The Momofuko Kitchen Group is now selling an assortment of seasoned salts used in their restaurants to add a touch of umami and balanced heat (in varying degrees) to home cooked meals. For these shrimp, adjust the amount of spice to your personal preference and enjoy the nuanced flavors often found only in restaurant dishes.

Bonus Bordain 2010: After the YouTube video ran of Momofuko's David Chang making this dish, a 2010 interview with Chang and Anthony Bordain came on. It is Chang still finding his media sea legs, but Bordain at his peak both professionally and personally ~ a true national treasure. Worth a watch here.

My Paleo Marin: 5 Persimmons*

Ingredients:

1 lb. large shrimp, peeled with tail left on, deveined

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (separated)

4 teaspoons Momofuku Spicy Seasoned Salt (separated)

Seasoning Salts available 
here. Image from website.

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup shallots, sliced 1/2" thick

1/3 stick butter

1 lemon, zested into long strips and juiced

2 tablespoons chives, cut into 1" sticks (optional)

Directions:

1. Toss the cleaned shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and  2 teaspoons of Momofuku Spicy Seasoned
Salt. Marinate in a large baggie or covered container from 1-3 hours in the fridge.

2. In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook about 1-2 minutes on each side, until pink. Stand upright and seer the surfaces. Do not overcook. Remove and place in a bowl.

3. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté the shallots and lemon zest for about 2-3 minutes. 

4. Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice and butter. Add the shrimp and 1-2 teaspoons of Spicy Seasoned Salt and toss to combine.

5. Place on a serving plate and sprinkle with Spicy Seasonied Salt and cut chives, if desired. 

Delicious served as an appetizer, lunch, or added to soups. 

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Recipe adapted from the Peachy Keen website here. 

To watch Dave improvise on his own recipe, see video here.

*My Paleo Marin Rating between 1-5 Persimmons

I try out these recipes so you don't have to (and modify them for Paleo where possible). The rating will reflect my opinion of the final result in terms of taste, ease of preparation, nutrition, and sometimes, cost.