Eliminating Shrimp’s “Fishy” Taste

Appears in
Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cookbook: 101 Delicious Recipes from My Mother's Kitchen

By Katie Chin

Published 2016

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Ever wonder why the shrimp in Chinese dishes tastes so fresh? Well, my mother taught me a little secret: soak your shrimp in salt water before you cook it. The salt eliminates any fishiness, making shrimp dishes come alive with freshness and letting the shrimp’s naturally sweet and delicate flavor shine through.