Salt the Shrimp Before Cooking to Keep Them Firm and Juicy
Brine quickly before cooking the shrimp to keep them juicy and juicy no matter how you cook them. All you need to do is let the shrimp sit in the brine for just fifteen minutes and you will lock in the moisture, add some flavor and keep it firm.
Even if you are working with frozen shrimp , they should still be salted. Serious Eats explains what the curing process does to your shrimp:
Before we get into the details, there is one method we have found that improves all shrimp, no matter the cooking method: a quick solution of salt and baking soda. It may sound minor, but the combination works wonders: salt helps the shrimp stay nice and moist during cooking, and alkaline baking soda provides a crispy, firm consistency.
Mix one teaspoon of kosher salt and a quarter teaspoon of baking soda for each pound of shrimp you want to brine. Toss the shrimp and brine, then refrigerate the shrimp for fifteen minutes to an hour. Then cook them however you like. This is a simple tip that can be applied to any of your favorite shrimp dishes, but if you need ideas, check out the full guide below.
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