Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Shrimp

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the U.S.; it's delicious, nutritious and relatively inexpensive.But don't let these common pitfalls come between you and perfectly-cooked shrimp:. In general, wild-caught shrimp tastes better than farm-raised, so buy those when you can.If you're lucky enough to live near a fish market that gets shrimp straight off the boat, shop there first; freshness matters.Shrimp are very delicate so they should never be thawed in the microwave, or even in warm water.Chances are you're overcooking your shrimp. When shrimp form a "C" shape, they're fully cooked.Shrimp can cook in as little as a minute or two when they are on high heat.We get it—the process is tedious and undesirable, but deveining is not a step you want to skip.Instead of tossing the shells out when you are done, save them to make homemade shrimp stock