About Brining Shrimp

Brining works wonderfully well with shrimp and fish in general. I almost always brine raw shrimp before cooking. It doesn’t take long, and it adds succulence and a firm texture. You can use the liquid brine in the recipe for Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde and brine peeled or unpeeled shrimp in it for 5 minutes to 2 hours. Alternatively, use the “dry method” and simply sprinkle peeled raw shrimp with generously with kosher salt and let sit for 10 minutes. With either method, be sure to rinse the shrimp well before you cook them to remove any excess salt.