How To Cook Raw Shrimp Boiled

Add the shrimp and cook about 2 minutes more or less time depending on size of shrimp until bright pink and cooked through.
How to cook raw shrimp boiled. Bring 12 cups of water to boil with the kosher salt and lemon juice from the 1 2 lemon. When the water comes to a rolling boil reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Add 8 cups water and bring to a boil over med high heat.
Place the shells from the shrimp in a large sauce pan along with 1 tbsp garlic salt 1 2 tsp black pepper and bay leaf. Prepare a bowl of ice water. While you re waiting fill up a large bowl with ice this is how you ll cool your shrimp after they boil so they don t overcook.
This is only a guideline however. Boil the shrimp until a few start floating on top of the water.