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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 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
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp with shells on. Peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
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.
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Notes
- Select a pot large enough to comfortably hold the shrimp without overcrowding. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 84 oz servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| 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 | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.