RECIPE

Grilled Quick-Brined Jumbo Shrimp

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN Plus 4 hr brining
  • SERVINGS: 8

Andy Ricker gives shrimp a quick brining—a technique not typically used in Thailand—to keep them firm and juicy when grilled.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • OTHER TIME:
  • SERVINGS: 8
  • HEALTHY

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 10 cups water
    2. 1/2 cup kosher salt
    3. 1/4 cup sugar
    4. 24 jumbo shrimp (2 1/2 pounds)
    5. Spicy Citrus Dipping Sauce, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the water, salt and sugar, stirring to dissolve the salt. Using a paring knife or scissors, slit each shrimp down the back through the shell; remove the dark veins. Add the shrimp to the brine, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  2. Light a grill. Drain the shrimp and pat dry. Grill the shrimp over moderately high heat, turning once, until the shells are lightly charred and the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with the Spicy Citrus Dipping Sauce.