Boiled Camarones

Boiled Camarones

SeafoodCamarones hervidos
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Cooking goal

Tiempo total
4 min
Cook at
145°F
Internal temp
145°F
Cocción
2–4 min

Servings

4

  • 6 lb Shrimp
  • Salt
  • Olive Oil

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep Shrimp for Boiling

    Use raw shrimp, peeled and deveined or shell-on — both work. If frozen, thaw fully under cold running water; partial freezing drops water temp and causes uneven cooking. Pat dry if seasoning directly. Optional: toss with a pinch of kosher salt and a small amount of baking soda, refrigerate 30 minutes for a firmer, more tender bite. Set a colander in the sink before you start — shrimp cook fast and need immediate draining.

  2. 2

    Cómo hervir camarón

    Llena una olla grande con aproximadamente 1 cuarto de agua por libra de camarón. Lleva a hervor fuerte sobre fuego alto. Sazona generosamente — Old Bay funciona bien a aproximadamente 1 cucharada por cuarto. Agrega un limón dividido por la mitad, cebolla o ajo si lo deseas. Agrega camarón todo a la vez y revuelve suavemente. Hierve 2–4 minutos dependiendo del tamaño: camarón pequeño (41–50 conteo) listo cerca de 2 minutos, camarón más grande (26–30 conteo) hasta 4 minutos. Temperatura interna objetivo es 145°F. Observa de cerca — camarón se cocina demasiado rápido. Alternativa: lleva agua a hervir, agrega camarón, cubre, y retira del calor. Deja sentado 5–8 minutos en agua caliente. Más indulgente, pero requiere una tapa apretada y suficiente volumen de agua para retener calor.

  3. 3

    Doneness, Draining & Serving

    Shrimp are done when pink, opaque, and curled into a loose C shape. A tight O means overcooked — pull them at the C. Gray or translucent? Add 30–60 seconds and recheck. Drain immediately through a colander the moment they're done — carryover heat keeps cooking them in hot water. Serve on a platter with lemon wedges, melted butter, or cocktail sauce. For cold shrimp, spread on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate until fully chilled before plating.

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