Small Cooked Shrimp
Tender small shrimp quickly boiled in seasoned water, perfect for salads, pastas, or snacking.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 24g
LightFreshAmericanLow CarbPescatarianShrimpTenderJuicy
Ingredients
- 1 pound small shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 leaf bay leaf
Instructions
- 1
Fill a pot with water, add salt, lemon halves, peppercorns, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- 2
Add shrimp to boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- 3
Drain shrimp immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
- 4
Drain well and pat dry with paper towels before serving or using in recipes.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Colander
- Bowl with ice water
- Paper towels
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