Shrimp Tips

Do not buy shrimp at a local grocery store assuming you are getting gulf shrimp !! Grocery stores along the Gulf sell the same frozen Asian shrimp that you will get in northern grocery stores. They do not sell fresh local shrimp.

Do not buy any shrimp from one of those trucks parked on the side of the road....a no brainier.

Do buy your shrimp from any of the local seafood shops or from the actual seafood packing operations .

Don't over cook them. Place a packet of shrimp/crab boil seasoning, a chunk of squeezed lemon and some salt in a big pot. Bring to a boil. Dump in the shrimp. As soon as the water returns to a boil, pour out the water and shrimp into a colander to stop the cooking.
If you are cooking shrimp of mixed sizes, use a slotted spoon to remove the smaller ones as soon as they begin to curl. Work quickly.