How to Boil Shrimp With Heads on
- 1). Fill a large pot with water and add sea salt. Allow the water to come to a boil. The water should be at a rolling boil. In addition to salt, you can add your favorite seafood seasoning for added flavor.
- 2). Rinse the shrimp off in cool water. Add the shrimp to the boiling water, leaving the heads intact. The shrimp heads will cook with the rest of the shrimp. They will not come off during the cooking process.
- 3). Cover your pot. When the water has started boiling again, cook the shrimp for around three to six minutes. Small shrimp will take three minutes to boil and large shrimp will take six minutes to boil. When the shrimp are done they will turn bright pink.
- 4). Take the shrimp out of the pot. Dip in cool water to stop them from continuing to cook. Eat the shrimp as is, with your favorite dipping sauce or added to a main dish like a soup, stew or pasta.