If you’re new to spicy salts, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this blog post, we’ll give you some tips on how to use them and some recipes that will show you just how delicious they can be. Spicy salts are a great way to add flavour to your food without adding extra calories or unhealthy ingredients. They also come in a variety of flavours, so you can find the ideal combination of spicy salts for your palate. Keep reading for more information!
Spicy Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Spicy Salt & Pepper seasoning blend
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Fresh lemon wedge (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Season the shrimp with the spicy salt & pepper blend. If using olive oil, coat a baking sheet with the oil. If using cooking spray, simply spray the shrimp directly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until shrimp are pink and slightly charred around the edges. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedge, if desired. Enjoy!
Spicy Salt & Pepper Tofu
Ingredients
- Extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
- Spicy Salt & Pepper seasoning blend
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Fresh lemon wedge (optional)
Instructions
Cut the tofu into about ½” cubes. Season the tofu with the spicy salt & pepper blend. If using olive oil, coat a baking sheet with the oil. If using cooking spray, simply spray the tofu directly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tofu is slightly golden in colour. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedge, if desired. Enjoy!
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts, halved
- Spicy Salt & Pepper seasoning blend
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Kung Pao sauce (homemade or store bought)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Season the Brussels sprouts with the spicy salt & pepper blend. If using olive oil, coat a baking sheet with the oil. If using cooking spray, simply spray the Brussels sprouts directly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until slightly charred around the edges. Remove from oven and toss with kung pao sauce and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Hopefully these recipes have inspired you to get creative in the kitchen with your seasoning blend. There’s no shortage of exotic and delicious spicy salt combinations you can experiment with, and once you get started you won’t know how you ever got by without this addition to your spice rack in the first place!
