Salt Crusted Shrimp in Banana Leaf

Instructions

• 1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 400°F, for 8 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2Place all the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend to a coarse paste. Transfer to a medium bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
• 3Add the shrimp to the marinade and turn gently to coat. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the salt crust.
• 4Whisk the egg whites until frothy, add the water and whisk. Place the salt in a large bowl, add the egg whites and mix to combine.
• 5Lightly oil the roasting pan and line with foil. Press approximately a third of the salt mixture over the base of the pan, ensuring that it covers an area larger than the banana leaf. Place a banana leaf on the salt mixture. Top with the shrimp, side-by-side, neatly in a line, alternating the heads and tails. Place the other banana leaf on top. Cover with the remaining salt mixture, ensuring that the edges are well covered.
• 6Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 8 minutes.
• 7Remove the pan from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
• 8Crack open the crust by tapping with a spoon and remove. Brush off any remaining salt.
• 9Add the oil to the reserved marinade to loosen, if necessary. Drizzle the shrimp with the marinade and serve.