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Saffron Brined Shrimp

Saffron Brined Shrimp

Saffron Brined Shrimp

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 servings

Prep Time

1 Hours

Cooking Time

15 Minutes

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

An elegant shrimp recipe that is complex in flavor and simple in process.

Serving Suggestions

Saute with cherry tomatoes, onion, and zucchini or thread onto skewers and grill.

Recipe Notes

If using frozen shrimp, defrost before brining.

*Saffron Salt is a limited-time offer during February. Missed out? Look out for it next year in-store and online!

Ingredients

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

Cold water, to cover shrimp


Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Saffron Salt

    Saffron Salt is only available in February. Saffron Salt is a vibrant floral salt with delicate vanilla notes that comes in a giftable heart tin, p...

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Directions

Step 1: Brine shrimp

Place shrimp in a large bowl and add cold water until the shrimp is submerged. Add Saffron Salt and stir until salt is dissolved. Refrigerate shrimp in brine for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. A longer brining time will deepen the golden color.

Step 2: Cook shrimp

Drain brining liquid and grill, saute, or bake shrimp, 1 to 3 min. per side. Serve immediately.