How to Dehydrate Shrimp
Dehydrated shrimp delivers bold, savoury flavour and is a powerhouse of lean protein and essential nutrients. It's incredibly versatile—perfect for enhancing rice and noodle dishes, soups, and stir-fries. It can even be enjoyed as a protein-rich jerky for a tasty, on-the-go snack.
Notable Equipment
- 1 Dehydrator
Ingredients
- small or medium shrimp
Instructions
- 1. Simmer the shrimp in a thin layer of water in a frying pan, or steam them for about 4 minutes, flipping halfway through if simmering.
- 2. Cool by rinsing with cold water or immersing in a cold or ice water bath
- 3. Drain and arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (avoid over lapping)
- 4. Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 160°F for about 6 hours
Notes
- Shrimp is considered a higher-risk ingredient when it comes to at-home dehydrating for long-term storage. For added food safety, consider storing your dehydrated shrimp in the freezer until you’re ready to use it. To learn more about higher risk ingredients, check out our post Dehydrating Dont’s: Foods to Avoid and Ingredients to Handle With Care
- When dried and stored properly, dehydrated shrimp should have a shelf life of 2 months, 6 months in the fridge, to a couple of years in the freezer.
- A mesh liner is recommended for shrimp; required for small shrimp
- Dehydrating times may vary (the water content in the shrimp, as well as the humidity and altitude of where you live in impact the time)
- To learn more about dehydrating, check out our post How to Dehydrate: Learning the Basics
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