How to Cook Frozen Shrimp

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Time is everything. Shrimp cook faster than you can sing the chorus of your favorite song. For medium shrimp, it’s about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side on medium-high heat. The second they turn from gray to bright pink and curl into a little C-shape, they’re done.

I learned this the hard way at a barbecue. I walked away to refill my lemonade, and by the time I came back, the shrimp looked like miniature croquet hoops. They were chewy. My friend’s dog liked them, but nobody else did. Don’t be that person.

When in doubt, take them off the heat just before you think they’re ready. They’ll keep cooking in their own warmth for another thirty seconds. It’s like pulling a pizza out of the oven—better a little under than a little over.

The Most Forgiving Recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp

Melt two tablespoons of butter in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil (so the butter doesn’t burn). Toss in three crushed garlic cloves and let them sizzle for twenty seconds until the kitchen smells like heaven.

Add your thawed or frozen shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle on salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a kick. Cook for two minutes, flip them, cook another two minutes. Squeeze half a lemon over the top and toss in some chopped parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

How to Cook Frozen Shrimp Perfectly in 15 Minutes

Pour everything over rice, pasta, or just eat it straight from the pan with a fork. I did that last Tuesday while standing over the kitchen sink, and it was glorious. No judgment here.