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Shrimp Boil Brine

by howl@blendhound.com

A salty, lemony, spice-forward marinade designed for fish, shrimp, and seafood night. Useful for Southern seafood occasions and summer cooking.

Seafood nightGrilled or pan-seared proteinsBright finishing flavor
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Recipe Snapshot
CategoryBrine & Marinade
Ingredients8
Likes0
Base servings4
Published3/26/2026
Spice Ratios
Water6 cup
Kosher Salt0.33 cup
Lemon Juice0.25 cup
Mustard Seeds1 tbsp
Celery Seed1 tbsp
Bay Leaf (ground)2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Black Pepper1 tbsp
Ingredients
  • Water6 cup
  • Kosher Salt0.33 cup
  • Lemon Juice0.25 cup
  • Mustard Seeds1 tbsp
  • Celery Seed1 tbsp
  • Bay Leaf (ground)2 tsp
  • Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
  • Black Pepper1 tbsp
Instructions

Combine all ingredients until dissolved and evenly mixed. Use enough mixture to coat or submerge the protein, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight depending on the cut.

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Seafood night

Grilled or pan-seared proteins

Bright finishing flavor