Salt or white gold of the ancient Maya is today’s taste topic. Previously we determined a rough estimate of how much water is in the oceans and accordingly how many gallons of water are in the ocean. When it comes to the amount of salt in the oceans it has been determined that the general salinity of the world’s ocean is approximately 35 parts per thousand. That may not seem like that much, but it is enough salt to cover the ENTIRE plant with a layer of salt 500 feet deep/tall! Dude, that is more than a lot of salt.
The greatest seasoning EVER!
When compared with other seasonings salt is by far and away the king of flavor enhancers with pepper a distant second. Personally, my favorite variety of salt is Old Bay followed closely by Slap Ya Mama . However I readily admit that THG has grown a little “salt sensitive” over the years and greatly prefer pepper based seasonings compared to those based off salt. Let me tell you hon, salt is a excellent way to seal moisture and flavor into a dish. And now sit on down and I’ll tell ya my favorite way to use salt….on seafood.
Salt caked red snapper:
1. 5 oz. of kosher salt
2. 3 egg whites
3. 1 tsp thyme
4. 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
5. 1 tbl Old Bay
6. 1 lemon sliced down to 5
7. 2, 8 oz fillets of red snapper, either as whole fish or separate
8. tin foil to wrap (coat with PAM or olive oil)
In a small bowl mix the first five ingredients together until salt seems slightly frothy and ingredients well blended. Make sure the red snapper is cleaned and patted dry and cover the scaled side of the fish with the salt mixture across the widest and thickest part of the fillet. The open side of the fillet should be covered by lemon slices and NO salt. Tightly wrap with tin foil and place on the grill or in the oven on medium heat, salt side up.
Let the filet cook for approximately 10 minutes and check to make sure the meat is white, juicy and moist. If not slighty firm, flip filet and let cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, open the foil and the meat should fall off of the skin/scales.
Red or white wine, it don’t matter cuz that red snapper is GOOD!
-THG
