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QuestionIs it better to boil or steam shrimp?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerEither way works, but it’s easy to overcook shrimp when you boil them. To prevent this, reduce the water to a simmer before putting in the shrimp. Check them frequently and take them out as soon as they turn pink and opaque. It should only take a few minutes!
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QuestionHow long do you steam frozen shrimp?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf they’re raw, it may take 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp and how many you’re cooking. Start checking about 10 minutes in to see if they’re cooked yet.
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QuestionCan you steam shrimp without the shell?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerAbsolutely. The big advantage to leaving the shell on is that it will help prevent the shrimp from browning or charring—which isn’t usually a problem with steamed shrimp anyway.
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QuestionWhat makes shrimp rubbery?Community AnswerUsually overcooking. You just want to boil uncooked shrimp until they turn pink.
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QuestionDo I have to thaw shrimp prior to steaming or boiling them?Community AnswerI would definitely thaw shrimp in the refrigerator (not on the counter) before cooking them. It takes such a short time to fully cook shrimp, and it's one of the easiest things to overcook.
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