How do i boil shrimp

Can this be made with frozen shrimp? I was surprise about the calories count. How many shrimp do you figure in this calorie count? Thanks Mary Lou. MaryLou, thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. The nutritional calculation had included the butter.

It has now been updated. You can use frozen shrimp. Just be sure to thaw and rinse the shrimp well before cooking. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Load More. Friend's Email Address.

Your Name. Your Email Address. Send Email. Skip to content Boiled Shrimp Recipe Dinner — 13 mins. Robyn Stone 4. Prep Time 5 mins. Cook Time 8 mins. Servings 4. Course Appetizer, Main Course. Cuisine American. Author Robyn Stone Add a Pinch.

Print the recipe Leave a Review. Ingredients 1x 2x 3x. Instructions For the Boiled Shrimp: Boil water. Add water and salt to a large stockpot set over medium heat.

Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes. Cook shrimp. Stir in the raw shrimp, cover and remove the pot from heat. Allow to rest for about 8 minutes, until all the shrimp are cooked through. Home » How to Boil Shrimp. Skip to Recipe Print Share Share on:. Contents hide. How to thaw frozen shrimp quickly: Place frozen shrimp in a bowl with cold tap water. Change the water couple of times during 10 minutes or so. And your shrimp will be thawed! How to boil shrimp: Add salt, pepper, lemon wedges, and bay leaf into a pot of water, and bring it to a boil.

Then add thawed shrimp and cook until done. Check the visual cues of cooked shrimp below. Visual cues of fully cooked shrimp: opaque pink with bright red accents curl into a perfect C shape. What kind of shrimp is best to use? How long should I boil shrimp for?

Why are my shrimp tough and rubbery? And they're perfect for classic shrimp cocktail, shrimp salsa, for sushi rolls and more! Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 2 minutes. Total : 15 minutes. Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result! Instructions Bring a large pot of water with aromatics, if using, to a boil. Five yummy stars. Thank you. Prepared this fabulous dish for the fam last night. No one said a word. Then just threw it into the platter with the rest.

So good! I think I will add some little neck clams or snow crab legs next time! THANK your for a super-easy, super-delicious recipe! I now have it in my recipe app on my phone to use again and again. I want to do a commercial for this!!

You will want to make as much as you can and try substituting other veggies too!! Broccoli is nice. Turned out delish! Since we like spicier food, I will add the hot andouille sausage next time. Oh yes, there will definitely be a next time! More Comments. Home » Recipes » Seafood. Easy Shrimp Boil A tasty shrimp boil recipe that never disappoints! Shrimp Boil Video. Print Pin.