Recipes — Advantages of Salt Crust

My recipe for Salt Crusted Fish will leave you wanting more. While you’ll encase the whole fish in a thick layer of salt before being baked or roasted, the flavor of salt-crusted fish is not predominantly salty, as one might expect. Instead, the crust acts as a barrier, helping to retain the natural juices and flavors of the fish. You get delicate flavors, not in-your-face salt. The specific flavor of salt-crusted fish can vary depending on the type of fish used and any additional seasonings or aromatics added to the cooking process. However, in general, the fish cooked in a...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “pheasant under glass.” But what about steak under salt?! A salt crust for food is where the edible is completely covered in salt, sometimes bound with egg whites or other liquid like wine. It seems odd, but it provides even, gentle cooking that maximizes flavor. And you get a fancy presentation to seal the deal.  Fish is at the head of the list for this baking method. Chicken and vegetables are not far behind. But what about beef? There’s no reason why you can’t use salt to create an amazing steak. Salt baking protects the...