How To Cook Raw Large Shrimp
If you don t have a large enough pan consider cooking the shrimp in two batches.
How to cook raw large shrimp. Pour the water over the shrimp so that they are completely submerged. Once the pot is filled up set it on top of your stove. Shrimp have a dark threadlike digestive tract aka vein running along their curved backs.
The meat of uncooked shrimp will turn from translucent when raw to pink and opaque when cooked. You can cook shrimp with the shell on or off. To cook raw shrimp in water add 1 pound shrimp with or without shells and 1 teaspoon salt to 3 quarts boiling water.
If you want to peel off the shell start by pulling off the legs and the shell can easily slip off. Once you ve selected your skillet heat it over medium high heat and add the oil or combination of oil and butter. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
Start by selecting a skillet large enough to cook all the shrimp without crowding them. You can leave the shell on the tail or remove it depending on your recipe.