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QuestionHow do you keep shrimp from shrinking when cooking?Abyssinia Campbell is an Executive Chef and the Owner of Chef Abyssinia, Personal Chef and Catering. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in catering, event planning, menu development, meal planning, and food business operations. When it comes to cooking, Chef Abyssinia enjoys using fruits, vegetables, healthy food alternatives, and local farm-fresh ingredients. She holds a BASc in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University.You cannot prevent them from shrinking completely. However, you can make them shrink less (and taste better) by not overcooking them. You can also buy larger shrimp, and you can leave the tail on to make shrimp look bigger.
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QuestionBoiled shrimp are very hard to peel. What do I do?Community AnswerUse the "fork trick." Stick a fork tine in the shrimp from the front end down along its back, and "unzip" it with an upward motion. This opens up the shell, and the shrimp will come out.
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QuestionCan you boil shrimp?Community AnswerYes. Boil them for about eight minutes, then cool them in the fridge and peel them.
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QuestionDoes boiled shrimp taste better if it is boiled with the shell on or off?Community AnswerBoiled shrimp tastes better with the shell on, because it holds its nutrients and flavor. You could still boil them without the shell, though.
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