What Temp to Cook Shrimp

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If you’re using frozen shrimp, thaw them first. Cold shrimp in a hot pan will release tons of water and start boiling instead of searing. That means soggy, pale shrimp. Nobody wants that.

How to Tell if Shrimp Is Cooked: Internal Temp & More

The fastest thaw? Put them in a colander and run cool water over them for 5 minutes. Pat them bone-dry with a paper towel. Dry shrimp = golden, crispy edges. Wet shrimp = steamed, sad shrimp.

Size Matters, Too

Not all shrimp are created equal. A jumbo shrimp (like 16/20 per pound) will take a full 3 to 4 minutes per side. A tiny salad shrimp? More like 45 seconds total. Adjust your timing based on size, not just a generic recipe.

The easiest cheat? Buy shrimp that’s already peeled and deveined (save the shells for stock). Then just watch for the color and shape. It’s almost impossible to mess up if you trust your eyes.