The quickest, easiest way to prepare shrimp is to boil it. Unpeeled shrimp will take about three minutes of cooking time and peeled shrimp will be done in one to two minutes. To stop the cooking process, drain the shrimp as soon as it turns pink and rinse in cold water.
Plain water can be used for the boiling liquid, but substituting part of the
water with beer, wine or ale will impart a different flavor. Adding a seafood
seasoning like Old Bay, or including crab boil mix in the water will also
change the taste.
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Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the salt. Add the shrimp and allow the water to return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
Cook until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes. Drain well and rinse in
cold water. Peel, devein and serve as desired.