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Bring water and ingredients to a simmer over medium heat. Stir and continue to simmer until the salt and sugar have dissolved (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat and cool completely before adding your seafood.
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Place seafood in a plastic zipper bag or deep casserole dish (enough so that the seafood is completely submerged), cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Remove from the brine, rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.