How to Cook Shrimp

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Shrimp (prawns) can be eaten raw or cooked, hot or cold, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can
boil
grill,
bake
deep-fry
Or you can buy cooked shrimp.

Most of the shrimp (prawns) that you buy in the supermarkets are frozen, Defrost by placing the shrimp in a bowl with warm water. Replace the bowl of water when it becomes cold. Do so until the shrimp is thawed.You can remove the shell and head before or after cooking. Many prefer to leave it on at first because it adds flavor. If you do not want to go through the tedious tasks of removing head, shell and deveining you may buy shelled and peeled shrimp.

How to Cook Shrimp ....the different ways

Boil Shrimp

Put enough water into your pan to cover the shrimp. Add salt, as desired.
Turn the heat on high and let it boil.
Put the shrimp in the pan and cover.
Turn the heat on low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp. The color of your shrimp will tell you when they are cooked. Cooked shrimp is light pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the heat.
Run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Serve

Grill Shrimp

Place your shrimp in skewers.
Line the rack inside the grill with aluminum foil. Preheat the grill to high.
When the grill is hot, put the skewered shrimp under it, leaving space between skewers.
Brush your shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.
Grill the shrimp for four minutes, or until they turn pink, turning the skewers after two minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the heat and serve.

Bake Shrimp

Place your shrimp in skewers.
Line the rack inside the oven with aluminum foil.
Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C / Gas mark 4.
When the oven is hot, put the skewered shrimp in it, leaving space between skewers.
Brush your shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.
Turn the skewers after two or three minutes. The total cooking time will be 5 minutes or so until they turn pink,
Remove the shrimp from the heat and serve


Fry Shrimp

Put the shrimp into a bowl of milk to moisten them.
Roll them on seafood breading until they are fully coated.
Place olive oil or vegetable oil in your frying pan and preheat.
Fry the breaded shrimp in the hot oil. Observe when they turn pink. This means that they are cooked.
Remove the shrimp from the pan.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

You can also fry unshelled shrimp. When fried with seasoning, the shrimp will be very tasty.

And finally

It is best to eat shrimp immediately after cooking. However, if you cooked them in advance or you have extra servings left, refrigerate them in a sealed bag. They should be eaten within 2-3 days.

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