How to cook shrimp

Want to cook perfectly cooked shrimp? This simple recipe will help you cook frozen unpeeled shrimp so they're juicy, delicious, and flavorful. We'll tell you how long to cook shrimp after boiling, how to properly prepare them, and which spices to use for a rich flavor. This recipe is perfect for a main course, salads, or pasta. Follow the step-by-step instructions, and you'll have perfectly cooked shrimp that will delight you and your guests!

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Pour cold water into a saucepan, add half the dill and place on the fire.

Step 2:

Add three heaping tablespoons of salt, a bay leaf, and allspice peas. Stir and bring to a boil.

Step 3:

Reduce heat and let the brine simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4:

Add the shrimp and another sprig of dill to the boiling water. Bring to a boil.

Step 5:

Turn off the heat and leave the shrimp in the water for another 5 minutes.

Step 6:

Drain the water, place the shrimp in a bowl, add lemon juice and stir.

Step 7:

Clean the shrimp by first removing the head and tail.

Cooking tips

Choose fairly large shrimp with caviar – they are tastier.

Cook the shrimp in cold water to ensure they are well-saturated with the brine.