Shrimp Mosaic

1. 1

   Cut the shrimp into 1/2-inch (1.25-centimeter) pieces and place them in a bowl.

2. 2

   Season with the salt and cayenne, and gently mix with a rubber spatula.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the Activa on the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Place the shrimp in a 10 x 12-inch vacuum-seal bag.

5. 5

   Vacuum the air out of the bag, then use a meat mallet to flatten the shrimp evenly and cover the interior of the bag with a uniform sheet of shrimp.

6. 6

   When the shrimp are completely flat they will look like a mosaic of shrimp.

7. 7

   Place the bag in the refrigerator overnight to allow the transglutaminase to bond the pieces of shrimp.

8. 8

   The following day, place the bag in a water bath set at 131F (55C) and cook for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer the bag to a large ice bath to rapidly chill the shrimp.

10. 10

    When they are cold, cut open the bag and remove the sheet.

11. 11

    Lay it on a cutting board and cut into 8 rectangles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.