Tiger shrimp are the most common shrimp farmed in Asia and Australia. These warm water shrimp grow very large and are often used in preparations such as shrimp tempura. Cooking a tiger shrimp is identical to cooking any other variety of large shrimp, except that they tend to overcook and toughen quickly. As a result, you should monitor the cooking process carefully to ensure that the shrimp do not overcook. Despite the extra care that you must take to prepare them, tiger shrimp can be broiled or boiled to tender perfection.
Boiled
Step 1
Pour 6 cups of water in a stockpot and add the shrimp boil seasoning, if you are using it, and the shrimp. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the shrimp for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque all the way through.
Step 3
Drain the shrimp in a colander. Serve the shrimp hot.
Broiled
Step 1
Preheat the broiler.
Step 2
Brush the broiler pan with olive oil and place the shrimp on the pan. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Broil the shrimp for three minutes, turning the shrimp once halfway through the cooking time.
Step 4
Take the shrimp out of the oven and serve them hot.
Things You'll Need
- 2 lbs. tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- Stockpot
- 6 cups water
- Shrimp boil seasoning, optional
- Colander
- Broiler pan
- Salt and pepper to taste
References
- "Starting With Ingredients"; Aliza Green; 2006
- "The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients"; DK Publishing; 2010
- "The Big Book of Fish and Shellfish"; Fred Thompson; 2006
- "How to Cook Everything"; Mark Bittman; 2008
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