Let’s start with frozen shrimp. If you’re lucky enough to live on the coast then by all means use fresh but if you’re landlocked in Colorado like I am, look for the bag that says IQF; it stands for Individually, Quickly, Frozen. This means your shrimp or fish have been frozen as fast as possible once they’ve been caught which is the freshest means of getting them to you.
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You can definitely use frozen, pre-peeled shrimp and still cook them to perfection, but I wanted to show you how to peel shrimp so we’re going to start with some that I defrosted under cold, running water.
Ok here’s the magic method – Place your shrimp, frozen or thawed, in a pot of COLD water. Place it on the stove over high heat and watch closely. As the water temperature comes up, so will the shrimp. Right when you see the very first bubble of a boil, the shrimp should be bright pink and perfectly cooked. Immediately drain the shrimp to avoid over cooking.
And there you have it! A bowl of shrimp ready for Pad Thai, cocktail dipping, po boys, you name it. You never have to worry about rubbery, overcooked shrimp again. Enjoy!
P.S You can save the shrimp water and simmer it with the shrimp shells to make a delicious, seafood stock. Great for sauces or soups that involve seafood.
2 Comments
Hi Savanna,
Do you place the cooked shrimp in an ice bath to stop the cooking?
Hi Jessica,
I do! I find an ice bath to be the best way to stop the cooking process right where I want it. – Savannah