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How To Boil Shrimp
Learn the best method for how to boil shrimp to produce the perfect and delicious cooked shrimp every single time without any fuss.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds large shrimp with shells on. (Peeled and deveined)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium pot with enough water to cover the shrimp. Add the salt and bring to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add the shrimp. Tip: Adding them slowly helps maintain the boil.
- 3
The cooking time for shrimp varies based on their size. Generally, smaller shrimp take about 2-3 minutes to cook, while larger ones may take 3-4 minutes. Keep a close eye on them – overcooked shrimp can become tough and rubbery.
- 4
When done, the shrimp will be pink and opaque.
- 5
Drain: As soon as the shrimp have turned pink, drain them immediately. Plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.