shrimp technique

okeithp 2019-09-01 14:31:59 UTC #1

I have long mixed salt and a bit of baking soda with peeled shrimp, and refrigerated for 30 minutes prior to sautéing, resulting in shrimp that are so good that they pop in your mouth when biting into them. Does this same technique apply to cooking them sous vide?

After sous vide, I am thinking that a quick char on a really hot charcoal grill would enhance the flavor. Any thoughts folks???

Many thanks...

john.jcb 2019-09-01 14:58:13 UTC #2

Yes to the salt and baking soda. See recipe below.

I worry that trying to char them as well would overcook the shrimp. Grilling raw shrimp goes very quick and adding any heat to already cooked shrimp would possibly make them rubbery instead of crisp. When I do shrimp I use one technique because they are so unforgiving.

M_HAND 2019-09-07 03:27:20 UTC #3

WHY BOTHER?

Shrimp are so easy and quick to cook, that sous vide is unnecessary.

jmack03 2019-09-09 13:49:06 UTC #4

I sous vide medium-sized shrimp at 135F for 15 minutes - tender and delicious

I also have a really good recipe for cocktail sauce, if you want it.

okeithp 2019-09-09 15:10:44 UTC #5

I would love to have the cocktail sauce recipe please!

Carlak 2019-09-15 02:03:26 UTC #6

Yes, you can toss with baking soda and salt and then sous vide and results are wonderful. I cook jumbo shrimp 11-15, even 15-20) at 138 for 30 minutes. Great for shrimp cocktail.

okeithp 2019-09-15 13:33:52 UTC #7

I would love to have the cocktail sauce recipe if you would share it please.

jmack03 2019-09-17 10:33:29 UTC #8

shrimp cocktail sauce

1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared grated horseradish (such as Gold's or Boar's Head)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
a dash of pepper, or more to taste

okeithp 2019-09-17 11:03:24 UTC #9

Thank you!! I'll try it; we are going to Williamsburg VA for vacation, and it'll be a perfect time to give it a try.

john.jcb 2019-09-18 14:09:26 UTC #10

Try grating your own horseradish sometime. It will surprise you how good it is.

okeithp 2019-09-18 14:23:18 UTC #11

Good suggestion. I'll try it!!! Thanks

chatnoir 2019-09-19 14:21:52 UTC #12

It's best to grate your own horseradish in a well ventilated area.

Or, you can always wait until you have a horrid head cold with much stuffiness. Inhale deeply and you'll discover grating horseradish is an instant cure.

okeithp 2019-09-19 14:53:01 UTC #13

Good advice!! Ask mother-in-law to do it?🤣