Tender & Juicy Rice Cooker Salt-Grilled Shrimp
Tender & Juicy Rice Cooker Salt-Grilled Shrimp
(For Rainy Days) Easy Salt-Grilled Shrimp in the Rice Cooker
Try grilling ‘jinggeo’ shrimp directly in your rice cooker! This recipe offers a simple yet incredibly delicious way to enjoy plump, perfectly grilled shrimp with minimal effort.
Ingredients- 4 Shrimp (fresh, ‘jinggeo’ type recommended)
- Salt (approx. 2 pinches per shrimp)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing today’s star: ‘Jinggeo’ shrimp! These are known for their rich flavor, comparable to lobster, making them perfect for grilling in the rice cooker on a rainy day. If your shrimp are frozen, make sure to thaw them completely in cool water before you begin. Proper thawing ensures the shrimp remain juicy and flavorful.
Step 2
Now, let’s start preparing the shrimp. First, trim all the legs. Using sharp kitchen scissors, carefully cut off all the legs. This step makes the shrimp much easier and more pleasant to eat. Next, remove the hard, helmet-like shell covering the head. Gently pull it off.
Step 3
After removing the head shell, you’ll notice transparent gills on the sides of the shrimp’s body. These should also be removed cleanly. Taking out the gills ensures a pure, clean shrimp flavor. Finally, use your small scissors to trim off the eyes and the mouthparts of the shrimp. This detailed preparation not only makes them easier to eat but also results in a more attractive presentation once cooked.
Step 4
To enjoy the plump shrimp meat even more, let’s continue with the preparation. Using your scissors, make a lengthwise cut along the underside of the shrimp’s belly, where the legs were. Continue this cut all the way to the tip of the tail. Splitting the shrimp this way allows it to spread open, ensuring even cooking and a more appealing look.
Step 5
Now, spread the shrimp meat out as much as possible. Using a knife or scissors, make a shallow cut through the middle of the shrimp’s body. Be careful not to cut all the way through; you just want to gently separate the flesh so it can lie flat. Spreading the meat wide helps it cook evenly in the rice cooker, resulting in a wonderfully tender texture.
Step 6
Arrange the prepared shrimp neatly in your rice cooker. Lay the spread-out shrimp flat on the bottom of the cooker, one by one. It’s time to season! Sprinkle about two pinches of coarse salt onto each shrimp. Since the shell is removed, don’t be shy with the salt; a generous amount ensures the flavor penetrates the flesh perfectly.
Step 7
We’ll now use the rice cooker’s ‘Reheat’ function. Press the ‘Reheat’ button and set the timer for 9 minutes. Nine minutes is the ideal cooking time to ensure the shrimp are cooked through, remaining moist and tender without becoming overcooked. Depending on your rice cooker model, you can also use the ‘Steam’ or ‘Multi-Cook’ function.
Step 8
Voila! Your delicious salt-grilled shrimp are ready. Carefully remove the steaming shrimp from the rice cooker. You’ll have perfectly grilled shrimp that taste as if they were cooked fresh. The delightful combination of plump shrimp and savory salt is truly special. Enjoy these with a warm beer or soju on a rainy day. Enjoy your meal!
