Boiled Shrimp Recipe for Frozen Shrimp
Learn how to boil frozen shrimp using our simple technique whether you're needing shrimp for shrimp cocktail, for salads, or in other types of recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen raw shrimp peeled and deveined tail on
- 8 cups 2 quarts of cold water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ lemon cut into slices
Instructions
- Add 8 cups of cold water (2 quarts) to a large pot. Add seasonings if desired such as ½ lemon sliced, 1 Tablespoon sea salt or kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black peppercorns. You can also add a couple of bay leaves, use garlic salt in place of the sea salt, or use Old Bay seasoning (increase to 2 Tablespoons).
- Over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium and add the pound of frozen shrimp. Simmer them for 2-3 minutes or until they're just cooked through to a light pink color.
- Right before the shrimp is done cooking get a water bath ready by filling a large bowl with a mix of cold water and 2 cups of ice cubes.
- Quickly remove the shrimp from the hot water and place them in the ice bath to stop them from cooking
- Serve cold as an appetizer alongside shrimp cocktail sauce or use in your favorite recipe. Enjoy!
Notes
- If yours are shell-on, you can remove them after simmering.
- Cooking the shrimp until it JUST turns pink is essential. Even 1-2 minutes too long can overcook the shrimp and make it tough and rubbery.
- Adding seasoning to the pot of water isn't essential, but we at least suggest adding the salt since it helps to bring out their natural flavors, plus keeps them tender and juicy.
- Use leftovers within 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 239mg
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