Seafood Brine

Note that kosher salt is called for in the brine. If using ordinary sea salt, reduce the amount to 1/4 cup.

This recipe goes with Grilled Shrimp with Sangrita

Yield: Makes about 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1/3  cup  kosher salt
• 1/3  cup  light brown sugar
• 1  quart cold water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large, non-reactive bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.