Himalayan Pink Salt

Himalayan salt is rock salt or halite from a mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan.

The crystallized sea salt beds deep within the Himalayans were covered by lava some hundreds of millions of years ago.  The salt was kept in a pristine environment surrounded by snow and ice year round, so the lava is thought to have protected the salt from modern-day pollution.  This has led to the belief that Himalayan pink salt is the purest salt to be found on earth.  It is hand-mined from the mountains and brought to the culinary market.

The various hues of pink, red and white in the salt are an indication of the rich and varying mineral and energy-rich iron content.

The various minerals in Himalayan pink salt can:

·         Create an electrolyte balance

·         Increase hydration

·         Prevent muscle cramping

·         Strengthen bones

·         Lower blood pressure

·         Improve circulation

Himalayan pink salts can be used in cooking (use in place of table salt), decoration (place salts in containers), bathing (a healing and therapeutic experience for mind/body) and air purification (large crystal rocks).

Himalayan Sea Salt Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:

·         25-30 large shrimp, raw and peeled

·         3T chopped garlic

·         1C fresh chopped parsley

·         2tsp paprika

·         HPS to taste

·         Fresh ground pepper to taste

·         1/2 C olive oil

·         2T butter

Directions:  In large Ziplock freezer bag mix all ingredients except the butter.  Add shrimp and coat well.  Refrigerate 1 hour.  Preheat pan and melt butter on medium heat.  Fry shrimp for about 10 minutes or until pink and lightly brown.  Serve over hot rice.