Cured Shrimp for Scampi
Cured Shrimp for Scampi
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt, per pound of shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, per pound of shrimp
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda per pound of shrimp.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Toss the shrimp thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with the salt and baking soda mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a plate or tray.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Place the tray with the shrimp in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Use this time to prepare the remaining ingredients for your shrimp scampi (mis en place).
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
After 15 minutes, the shrimp are ready to be cooked according to your shrimp scampi recipe. This curing process will result in plumper, juicier shrimp that are less likely to turn rubbery.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cured Shrimp for Scampi
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt, per pound of shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, per pound of shrimp
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda per pound of shrimp.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Toss the shrimp thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with the salt and baking soda mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a plate or tray.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Place the tray with the shrimp in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Use this time to prepare the remaining ingredients for your shrimp scampi (mis en place).
⏱️ 15 min - 5
After 15 minutes, the shrimp are ready to be cooked according to your shrimp scampi recipe. This curing process will result in plumper, juicier shrimp that are less likely to turn rubbery.
⏱️ 2 min