Directions. For each pound of shrimp, combine 2 quarts water, 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until the salt and sugar dissolve. STEP TWO: Soak the shrimp. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in the brine solution, and allow them to sit untouched for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Plus, shrimp is so tiny and quick-cooking—it might seem illogical to add an hour-long brine to the equation. But the truth is that brining is absolutely appropriate for shrimp, making it even juicier and tastier. All in all, well worth the small amount of time and effort. What Is Brining? Brining is simply soaking food in a saltwater solution.
There are several advantages to having a brine shrimp "grow out" system: Constant food supply for your fish. The ability to raise the protein content of the brine shrimp. Varied sizes (1 mm to 1 cm) of shrimp for different feeding requirements. To grow out the Brine Shrimp, you will need four things: Fresh saltwater (Specific Gravity of 1.018)
Your low-carb dinner will be ready in no-time! If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in cold or lukewarm water (no hot water as it will precook them!) and make sure to pat them dry after you remove the shell. Frozen shrimp can render more water when cooking and you might lose that nice crust when you sear them in the skillet.