# Perfectly Cooked Shrimp

Learn how to cook shrimp the right way to achieve juicy, sweet, and perfectly seared results, avoiding a rubbery texture.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- shrimp
- a little oil
- salt
- pepper
- paprika or chili
- garlic
- butter
- lemon
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Thaw the shrimp properly and drain any water.
2. Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure a dry surface for fast browning.
3. Peel the shells and remove the vein if necessary; you can leave the tail on for presentation.
4. Ensure all shrimp are of similar size to ensure even cooking.
5. Heat a pan until hot and add a little oil.
6. Cook the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which would lead to boiling instead of searing.
7. Cook the shrimp quickly until they turn pink and curl into a C-shape.
8. Remove the shrimp early to prevent overcooking, which makes them chewy.
9. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, or chili.
10. Add garlic at the end of cooking to prevent it from burning and to ensure a good aroma.
11. For a 'wow' sauce, quickly combine butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley.
12. Toss the cooked shrimp back into the sauce for two seconds to coat them glossily.

## Equipment

- pan
- paper towel

## Tips

- Thaw shrimp properly and drain water.
- Pat shrimp dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure searing, not steaming.
- Peel shells and remove the vein if needed, leaving the tail on for aesthetics is optional.
- Ensure all shrimp are the same size for even cooking.
- Use a hot pan and cook shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding and boiling.
- Cook shrimp quickly; they are done when they turn pink and curl into a C-shape.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp, as they will become tough and rubbery (tight O-shape).
- Add salt and spices like pepper, paprika, or chili at the end of cooking.
- Do not add garlic at the start of cooking, as it burns quickly; add it at the end.
- For a quick sauce, combine butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley, then toss the cooked shrimp in it for two seconds for a glossy coat.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89ovo6S/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/92d0c741-c033-4d12-9c3e-04d6c4f8d835
- Extracted: 2026-02-17

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