As you know, shrimp meat is very tender, so the most important commandment when cooking seafood is “Do not overcook.”
If you ignore this rule, the dish will turn out tough and have a rubbery taste.
How can you determine how long shrimp should be boiled in water? It's simple - use the cheat sheet we've put together for you.
So, if we are talking about fresh-frozen green-gray shrimp, the cooking time should not exceed 7 minutes.
Raw king prawns should be boiled for 6 minutes.
For standard unpeeled shrimp, the cooking time is reduced to 4-5 minutes.
It probably goes without saying that crustaceans should be put into boiling water, not cold water. If you want the dish to have a richer taste, don't forget to add spices to the pan with shrimp.
For one liter of water you will need one bay leaf, three cloves and a small handful of black peppercorns.
