A plate of raw shrimp, ready to dry brine. - Jordan Lye/Getty Images The key to a dry brine is to nail the perfect mixture. Chef Wong recommends using a simple brine of salt, sugar, and baking soda.

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For years, I poached or boiled shrimp for shrimp cocktails, which many recipes call for. It was the same routine: Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt, and add the ... To brine the shrimp before ...