Cook Frozen Shrimp

Buying flash frozen shrimp from your supermarket can guarantee you have fresh-tasting seafood wherever you live. You can also learn how to cook frozen shrimp without defrosting them ahead of time. Try this versatile garlic shrimp recipe.

Steps

Buy Frozen Shrimp

  1. Purchase a bag of frozen shrimp at your local supermarket. Plan on serving at least 1/2 lb. per adult.
  2. Choose individually flash frozen shrimp. Do not choose re-frozen shrimp, because you will not be able to guarantee its freshness.
    • For this frozen shrimp recipe, do not choose pre-cooked shrimp.

Prepare Frozen Shrimp

  1. Remove shrimp from the freezer.
  2. Separate 2 to 3 lbs. (0.9 to 2.3kg) of shrimp. Pour the shrimp into a colander.
  3. Rinse the shrimp under cold water. Try to dislodge any large chunks of ice.
  4. Let them sit in the colander until they separate.
  5. Take out a large baking sheet. Choose a baking sheet with a deep lip around the perimeter.
  6. Spread the shrimp in 1 layer on the baking sheet. Set the sheet aside.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Prepare Butter Sauce

  1. Plug in a food processor.
  2. Add 2 sticks, or 1 cup (226g), of refrigerated butter.
  3. Peel 4 cloves of garlic. Add them to the food processor.
  4. Juice 1 whole lemon. Add the juice to the mixture.
  5. Measure 1 tsp. (6g) of salt. Dump it in the food processor.
  6. Wash and add 1/4 cup (1.6g) of fresh parsley. You do not need to mince the parsley or any of the ingredients ahead of time.
  7. Finish with 1/2 tsp. (0.9g) of red pepper flakes.
  8. Pulse the butter mixture until it is well-combined. It should be in uniform clumps.
  9. Remove the butter mixture from the food processor. Sprinkle it over the shrimp. The cold clumps should stick to the top of the frozen shrimp.

Bake Frozen Shrimp

  1. Insert your baking sheet into the oven.
  2. Allow it to cook for 20 to 30 minutes, depending upon how much shrimp you are cooking.
  3. Check the shrimp near the end of the time. They should be opaque, with bright pink shells.
  4. Scoop the shrimp into a large bowl. Pour the extra butter on the sheet into the bowl. Serve immediately with fresh bread, rice or pasta.

Tips

  • Adjust the ingredients in this recipe to your liking. Try fresh ginger and dry white wine instead of parsley for an Asian flavor.

Warnings

  • Beware that failure to cook shrimp thoroughly may put you at risk for food borne illness. Most recipes will encourage you to defrost the shrimp overnight in the refrigerator.

Things You'll Need

  • Frozen shrimp
  • Water
  • Colander
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Parsley
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Food processor

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