How to Brine Shrimp
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57 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Brine Shrimp
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The next time you're planning to prepare shrimp, set aside the few extra minutes it takes to brine them to get juicy and tender shrimp!
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Ingredients
To Brine:
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
To Cook:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1-2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 lemon , zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoon flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Combine the water, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir to dissolve the salt.
- Add the shrimp, stirring lightly to mix. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter and garlic. When butter had melted, add the dried shrimp.
- Toss until shrimp tails are curled, they turn pink and opaque. Turn off heat (or remove from the heat).
- Zest the lemon and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the shrimp. Stir in the parsley.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1748mg
(73%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
719IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1748mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 719IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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