Dried Shrimp

[ChinMusic]

I used to be able to find shrimp in pouches (not dehydrated) that could be stored at room temp. I can't find them anymore.

I'm thinking of trying dried shrimp like: http://importfood.com/spds0401.html

I would just add them to the Ramen noodles.

[Hooch]

I've bought and dehydrated small shrimp for adding to trail meals before. Super easy to do at home in your oven and much cheaper than buying the little bitty pre-dehydrated package. But, whatever works for you, go for it. Either way you go, it's a tasty addition to your meal.

[ChinMusic]

I've bought and dehydrated small shrimp for adding to trail meals before. Super easy to do at home in your oven and much cheaper than buying the little bitty pre-dehydrated package. But, whatever works for you, go for it. Either way you go, it's a tasty addition to your meal.

I (well, my wife has one, I haven't used it yet) a dehydrator. Or is an oven better? Could you just buy frozen shrimp, thaw them out, and dehydrate them? If so, how long a shelf life?

[Hooch]

I (well, my wife has one, I haven't used it yet) a dehydrator. Or is an oven better? Could you just buy frozen shrimp, thaw them out, and dehydrate them? If so, how long a shelf life?

I used the oven because I don't have a dehydrator. Not sure about shelf life. Best person to ask about that is probably Sarbar. PM her and I'm sure she'll have an answer of some sort for you.

[Ramble~On]

Amazon.com . Not sure if they still make these. I haven't seen them in a while.

Shrimp, smoked oysters, chicken - all foil packed...
Some summer sausage and a box of Zatarain's Jambalaya..
don't forget the hot sauce!

Some nice deli bread toasted and cut into a boat, filled with trail jambalaya - cold beer - yum yum.

Actually, these things weren't worth what you paid for them. Frozen shrimp works pretty well first night on the trail.
I haven't tried drying shrimp.

[Blissful]

I've thought of it ,we bought some at an Asian store, but I couldn't get past the fact that it looked like the stuff we used to feed our tropical fish and smelled too. I never used it.

[Ramble~On]

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...45524442617324

Freeze Dried Shrimp...opens some doors to the backcountry gourmet.

[hoz]

I'd be careful trying to dry my own shrimp. Isn't the kind you buy in the Asian Markets salted before drying?

[YoungMoose]

looks horrible and most likely taste good though

[budforester]

Comercially dried shrimp from down the bayou and the homemade ones that I've had and/or made, were boiled before drying. I haven't tried dehydrating raw ones; boiled shrimp are easier to peel, anyway.

Dried shrimp are slow to rehydrate, so I adjust cooking and soaking to accommodate that aspect. For example, I boil them in the water for Ramen, then dump in the noodles and finish cooking. I'll snack on them dry, but don't like hard nuggets in my grub. BTW, dried shrimp will re- hydrate just right to go into mixes with "instant" brown rice.

[sarbar]

Chin, I worked for Importfood for a couple years - they sell as high of a quality as you will find. Having said that...the dried shrimp is an item you might need to get used to. Soaking and rinsing it really helps before using. It is often used in Pad Thai and similar.

[ChinMusic]

Amazon.com . Not sure if they still make these. I haven't seen them in a while.

HEY, that's the stuff I used to get. That stuff was great. I did a google search and it appears that Chicken of the Sea no longer offers this item.....dang.

I used frozen shrimp on a trip in January, figured my pack was like a frig anyway. Made a HUGE mistake and I mean HUGE. The packaging from the store was NOT water tight. Once the shrimp thawed out, it leaked out of the plastic package. Yep, even my instant cocoa smelled like shrimp.....freaking gross. The gooo was mostly contained by my food bag. I'm actually afraid to even USE that pack on my trip to Alaska in August. I can't smell the shrimp anymore but Griz has a great nose.

[YoungMoose]

from the looks of the amazon page on it. it looks like they are going to resume making it eventually

[ChinMusic]

from the looks of the amazon page on it. it looks like they are going to resume making it eventually

The Chicken of the Sea site does not show that item. Wonder why they discontinued it. http://www.chickenofthesea.com/product_search.aspx

After further review: http://www.chickenofthesea.com/produ...did=4800009107

Still looking.....

[starvingmusician]

I've had some success dehydrating shrimp. Peel frozen shrimp and soak in brine (1 qt water/1 c. salt) 3-5 hours in refrigerator. Bring shrimp and salt water to boil and cook shrimp thoroughly. Internal temperature of 165 degrees is considered food-safe for poultry, 160 for meat.

After cooking shrimp, place on dehydrator tray, maintaining a temperature of 130-140 degrees, making sure that the shrimp thoroughly dries. Using a Food Saver, I pack my shrimps in individual servings, and freeze until I'm ready to go.

Storage/shelf life is 1-2 months, as for homemade jerky.

-Judy

[ChinMusic]

I went as far as to call Chicken of the Sea today. They said that they have NOT quit making the pouch version for shrimp. They said that it is seasonal (never knew shrimp had a season) and they are out. Might start again in April or May.

[Doxie]

Ohhh...I hope they start making it again! One of my favorite trail dinners is:
Saute the pouch shrimp with squeeze butter and garlic salt, set aside
Make a pouch of the Knorr/Lipton Broccoli Alfredo
Add the shrimp
Put some Parmesan on top
It's wonderful.

[Grinder]

I bought some dried shrimp from an asian market when I was in NYC.

Let me tell you, they are very fishy. I have been experimenting with throwing some in with shrimp ramen noodles. So far no good. Way to strong/ fishy for my taste buds.

Blissful, now that you mention it, fish food smell does come to mind.

Grinder