Brining Shrimp
Everyone knows about brining turkey even if you don’t want to take the time nor have the space to do it.
How about quick brining shrimp or fish to make sure it comes out moist and succulent? My husband asked the obvious question: don’t the shrimp grow up being brined? Yes – but try it: it’s worth it not to get a rubbery or dry shrimp. You only need to marinate shrimp and fish for 20 to 30 minutes to get the benefit of brining.
Brining Shrimp (large) or Whole Fish:
½ c Morton’s Kosher Salt dissolved in
2 c cold water
Marinade the shrimp or fish in the brine in the refrigerator for no more than 30 minutes.
Additional flavors to put in the brine: sage, peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary, dill, mint, lemon balm, lemon or lime zest…
Brining Fish Fillets:
½ c Morton’s Kosher Salt dissolved in
2 c cold water
You’ll find that brining shrimp or fish is worth the effort.