
salt
Salt provides essential sodium and chloride minerals critical for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and electrolyte balance, though dietary moderation is recommended due to health associations with excessive sodium intake.
About
Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), essential for human physiological function and one of the oldest food preservation and flavoring agents known to civilization. Extracted through evaporation of seawater, mineral deposits, or underground salt mines, salt exists in multiple crystalline forms ranging from fine powder to large mineral nuggets. The main types include sea salt, rock salt (halite), kosher salt, and specialty salts such as Himalayan pink salt and fleur de sel, each with distinct grain sizes, mineral compositions, and textural properties that influence their culinary applications.
Culinary Uses
Salt serves as the primary flavor enhancer and seasoning across virtually all culinary traditions, enhancing natural flavors, suppressing bitterness, and balancing sweetness. Beyond its seasoning role, salt functions as a critical preservative through curing, brining, and dry-salting techniques in charcuterie, seafood preservation, and fermented foods. In baking and cooking, salt regulates gluten development, controls fermentation rates, and aids texture formation in breads, pastas, and cured meats. Different salt varieties—coarse kosher salt for finishing, fleur de sel for delicate garnish, and fine sea salt for baking—provide textural variation and mineral complexity to refined preparations.
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Recipes Using salt (6,202)
Shaak
Vegetables Gujarati-style
Shaaria
Shaaria from the Recidemia collection
Shad Crouquettes
Seafood Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
ShahiKorma
right|Name of the Recipe
Shakkarpare
Deep-fried sugar cookies
Shallot Chili Sauce
Shallot Chili Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Shallot-Lemon Confit
Confit, most commonly preserved goose or duck, can also be a condiment similar to a pickle, as it is here. Source: Jean-Georges Vongerichten in Four-Star Steak, Food & Wine, June, 2004.
Shamday
Shamday
Shanghai Pan-fried Noodles
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 4 - 6
Sharbat Hilba
Sharbat Hilba from the Recidemia collection
Sharon's Famous Passover Brownies
Sharon Winstein and her friend Louise Levitt created these flour-free brownies for their first Temple cooking class.
SHATA
Hot Spice Accompaniment which Yields 8 portions. Place in small ramekin dishes and serve with entrees.
Shchy with Sauerkraut and Fish
Shchy with Sauerkraut and Fish from the Recidemia collection
Sheat Fish with Tomatoes
In Romanian: Mincare de somn cu rosii
Sheer Payra Fudge
Sheer Payra Fudge from the Recidemia collection
Sheftalia
Barbequed sausages
Shepherd's Pie
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Shepherd's Salad
300px| Shepherd's Salad This recipe is for 1 person.
Shirmoi Non
Chickpea and anise flat bread
Shish Kabab Mishwi
right|Shish Kebab Mishwi Grilled Shish Kabab
Shish Kebab
Stuffed baby lamb is a popular dish in Jordan, which people enjoy as a big and heavy meal. it consists of roasted lamb, stuffed with rice, chopped onions, nuts and raisins.
Shish Kebabs with Cinnamon Clove Rub
Shish Kebabs with Cinnamon Clove Rub from the Recidemia collection
Shish Taouq
Grilled marinated chicken on a skewer.
Shorbat Robe Yoghourt and cucumber salad
Shorbat Robe Yoghourt and cucumber salad
Shorba Yavron (Assorted Vegetable Soup)
Shorba Yavron (Assorted Vegetable Soup) from the Recidemia collection
Shorbet Ads
Lentil soup with delicious taste.

Shortbread
Shortbread rounds before being baked is a type of cookie which is traditionally made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three parts plain white flour, although other ingredients like ground rice or cornstarch are sometimes added to alter the texture.
Short-cut Italian Vegetable Soup
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 to 6 servi
Short Ribs I
Recipe may be halved or doubled. For 8 servings, use 1½ cups hot water.
Shourabat El Qeema (Meatball Soup)
Shourabat El Qeema (Meatball Soup) from the Recidemia collection
Shourba bil Hout
Fish soup
Shplo
Yes, you read it correctly, this is shplo. No festive Bukharan meal is complete without Shplo.
Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Shrimp and Corn Chowder from the Recidemia collection
Shrimp and Rice
Shrimp and Rice from the Recidemia collection
Shrimp and Tilapia Ceviche with Green and Red Peppers
* Source: Midwest Living * Prep: 1 hour | Chill: 5 hours * Makes 8 servings
Shrimp Cocktail
Makes 3 servings
Shrimp Creole
right|250px A crockpot shrimp creole recipe with shrimp and tomatoes.
Shrimp Creole I
Shrimp Creole I from the Recidemia collection
Shrimp Delight
This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.
Shrimp Dip or Spread
This recipe can easily be halved. It can also be doubled easily.

Shrimp Gumbo
Shrimp Gumbo It's always good to do step one.
Shrimp 'n' Rice Salad
Shrimp 'n' Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Shrimp Pasta Salad
Sorry it took me so long, but here's the recipe as promised. :) Although, it's not a pressure cooker recipe. It serves 8 – 10 people as a side dish.
Shrimp Patties
Shrimp Patties from the Recidemia collection
Shrimp Provençal
Shrimp Provençal from the Recidemia collection
Shrimp Scampi
Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group
Shrimp Soup
Shrimp Soup

Shrimp Taco
Shrimp Taco is a super taco with more layers and toasting and frying, a delicious treat.
Shrimp Tempura
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes three dozen
Shrimp Toast with Pickled Ginger
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re