Post by cajunlady87 on May 28, 2012 9:41:54 GMT -7
Here is an age old tried and true technique for preserving shrimp which has been done in my area for many generations.
Firstly, before you start, check your area forecast to make sure you have at least 2-3 days of hot sunshiny weather on the way.
Next, boil your shrimp with all your hot ta ta seasonings ya want to throw in them.
In the early morning of Day 1, set up a table in an area where the sun will shine on it all day long. Spread out your shrimp, just like using a dehydrator, don't pile up shrimp overlapping each other. Cover with cheesecloth to keep flies off of them.
Every few hours go stir the shrimp up to get an even drying. Again, spread them out evenly. Once the sun starts going down bring them inside so the dew doesn't dampen them if the coons don't get them first. ;D
On Day 2, repeat the process. Depending on the size of the shrimp you may need to repeat this process a third day.
Once dried, place shrimp in a sack or pillowcase. Gently thrash the sack to break peelings away. They won't all come off but I promise you what's left on the shrimp won't kill ya. Place them in a container, just make sure there's no moisture as they will spoil. Shrimp preserved this way should last at least a year.
Dried shrimp makes the best seafood or shrimp okra gumbo. They can be rehydrated in any foods you like seafood in, heck throw them in Ramen's, thanks Crash for the idea.
They even make a great snack food with an icy cold brew pop to wash them down with.
Firstly, before you start, check your area forecast to make sure you have at least 2-3 days of hot sunshiny weather on the way.
Next, boil your shrimp with all your hot ta ta seasonings ya want to throw in them.
In the early morning of Day 1, set up a table in an area where the sun will shine on it all day long. Spread out your shrimp, just like using a dehydrator, don't pile up shrimp overlapping each other. Cover with cheesecloth to keep flies off of them.
Every few hours go stir the shrimp up to get an even drying. Again, spread them out evenly. Once the sun starts going down bring them inside so the dew doesn't dampen them if the coons don't get them first. ;D
On Day 2, repeat the process. Depending on the size of the shrimp you may need to repeat this process a third day.
Once dried, place shrimp in a sack or pillowcase. Gently thrash the sack to break peelings away. They won't all come off but I promise you what's left on the shrimp won't kill ya. Place them in a container, just make sure there's no moisture as they will spoil. Shrimp preserved this way should last at least a year.
Dried shrimp makes the best seafood or shrimp okra gumbo. They can be rehydrated in any foods you like seafood in, heck throw them in Ramen's, thanks Crash for the idea.
They even make a great snack food with an icy cold brew pop to wash them down with.