Shrimp cooking tips
First way to cook shrimp
Boiled or steamed shrimp.
You should always us frozen shrimp (check my blog on how to buy shrimp) for cooking times check the packages scale level for times that will very according to their size
Second way to cook shrimp
Deep frying
Deep fry shrimp by preheating (canola, vegetable, or peanut) oil to 375 degrees These three oils have a high smoke point..
Carefully place a small amount (if you cram to much shrimp in the basked the shrimp will stick together) of breaded or battered shrimp in cooker. Fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes, depending on size of shrimp, until golden brown outside and opaque in the center
Third way to cook shrimp
Stir fry or Saute
First thing is to Stir‑fry or sauté your shrimp by preheating a pan over medium‑high heat.Then add butter, margarine, olive oil, or flavored cooking oil. Now, carefully place the shrimp in your pan. Finally, Stir‑fry large shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes; medium 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes, and small/bay 2 to 2 1/2 minutes
Fourth way to cook shrimp
Grill or broil
You can Marinate. Then grill or broil your shrimp by skewering peeled shrimp in a “horseshoe” fashion. That is, thread the shrimp onto the skewer at its head and at its tail so it curves around in a U‑shape. Place 4 inches above a preheated gas grill or charcoal grill at 375 degrees F. To broil, place shrimp 4 inches under a heat source. (Leave oven slightly open when using an electric range.)
Now Grill or broil extra jumbo shrimp for 6 minutes, Then jumbo for 5 minutes, extra large for 4 minutes, and large for 3 minutes. Baste with oil or marinade. Turn once halfway during cooking process.
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