Marinate shrimp in a sealed bag with air pressed out for better contact
Use a resealable bag and squeeze out air so marinade surrounds the shrimp evenly.
Place shrimp and marinade in a plastic resealable bag, then press out as much air as possible before sealing. This keeps the marinade in close contact with the shrimp.
The short version
- Bag method improves marinade contact
- Press out air before sealing
What you need
- resealable plastic bagoptionalAny concealable/zip bag
What goes wrong
Marinating in a container where marinade doesn’t contact evenly
Use a bag and remove air so marinade hugs the shrimp
Why it works
Removing air increases surface contact between marinade and food, improving flavor transfer.
Put it to use
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