Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp Cooked on a Camping Stove with Lime-Cilantro Dip & Flatbread
Crispy salt-and-pepper shrimp from a cast-iron skillet, cooked over a camping stove or campfire—served with a fresh lime-cilantro dip and warm flatbread. A dish for two that’s at its best when enjoyed outdoors. A wine from Australia—specifically the Claymore “Joshua Tree” Riesling 2025 from the Watervale region of the Clare Valley—is the perfect pairing: its citrusy minerality and floral freshness complement the spicy kick of the shrimp and the creamy lime dip perfectly.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Fingerfood
Cuisine Asian, Australian
Servings 2 people
Calories 420 kcal
FOR THE SALT-AND-PEPPER SHRIMP:
- 300 g Shrimp raw, peeled, size 16/20, with tail fin attached
- 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of white pepper freshly ground
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon of chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 garlic cloves fresh, finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
FOR THE LIME-CILANTRO DIP:
- 4 Tablespoons of crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoon of lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon of lime zest Bio
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
- Salt to taste
FOR THE FLATBREAD:
- 2 A piece of flatbread or pita
FOR THE GARNISH:
- Fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
- 1 lime cut into strips
- 1 red chili pepper into thin rings
PREPARATION:
Peel the shrimp and remove the vein, leaving the tail fin on for presentation.
Combine the salt, white and black pepper, chili flakes, and garlic powder in a bowl.
Rub the shrimp evenly with the spice mixture.
To make the lime-cilantro dip, mix together the crème fraîche, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro, and season with salt to taste.
Wrap the flatbread in aluminum foil to reheat it later.
Coarsely chop the cilantro and cut the lime into wedges.
COOKING STEPS:
Heat the cast-iron skillet on the camping stove or over a campfire on high heat.
Add the sesame oil—it should start to smoke slightly.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer—do not stack them on top of each other.
Cook for 90 seconds per side until they are deep pink and lightly browned.
In the last 30 seconds, add the fresh garlic and the chili pepper and sauté briefly.
Briefly warm the flatbread directly on the grill or in a pan.
SERVE:
Serve the shrimp directly in the cast-iron skillet—rustic and authentic.
Place the lime-cilantro dip in a small camping cup or bowl next to it.
Tear the flatbread into rough pieces and arrange them loosely on top.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the shrimp.
Serve with lime wedges.
Pour the chilled Joshua Tree Riesling into a glass—and enjoy the sunset over the Joshua Trees.
SIDE DISHES:
Chilled Cucumber Salad with Rice Vinegar & Sesame Seeds
Avocado with Fleur de Sel & Lime
Crispy Flatbread from the Campfire
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 16g
Keyword Campfire Shrimp, Camping Recipe: Shrimp, Clare Valley Riesling, Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling, Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe, Shrimp and Riesling Pairing, Watervale Riesling, Wine from Australia