How To Boil Shrimp

Name: How To Boil Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 4 oz servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp with shells on; ½ teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8 4 oz servings
Calories
161 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
International

How To Boil Shrimp

Delilah Cunningham

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Learn the best method for how to boil shrimp to produce the perfect and delicious cooked shrimp every single time without any fuss.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds large shrimp with shells on. Peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Fill a medium pot with enough water to cover the shrimp. Add the salt and bring to a rolling boil.
Add the shrimp. Tip: Adding them slowly helps maintain the boil.
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.
When done, the shrimp will be pink and opaque.
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.

Notes

Select a pot large enough to comfortably hold the shrimp without overcrowding. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4oz Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1.39g (0%) Protein 30.9g (62%) Fat 2.63g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 231mg (77%) Sodium 687mg (29%)