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Boiled shrimp indoors
Posted on 10/18/25 at 10:53 am
Posted on 10/18/25 at 10:53 am
I have some frozen shell on shrimp that I need to consume this week and I'm staying in an Airbnb. Any tips for boiling indoors? Oddly I've only boiled crawfish and not shrimp.
I don't care about all the stuff like potatoes and corn, just want the shrimp.
I don't care about all the stuff like potatoes and corn, just want the shrimp.
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Posted on 10/18/25 at 11:08 am to Powerman
I’d be concerned about the smell if you put enough seasoning in the water. I always boil small amounts of shrimp outdoors on the side burner of my gas grill.
I recently ran across a reference to sous vide shrimp. Never thought about it, but it may be worth trying for an indoor cook. Lots of info online for doing it.
I recently ran across a reference to sous vide shrimp. Never thought about it, but it may be worth trying for an indoor cook. Lots of info online for doing it.
Posted on 10/18/25 at 11:18 am to Powerman
I've done them in an insta-pot/ pressure cooker. But i also have a good hood vent.
Posted on 10/18/25 at 11:28 am to Powerman
From the F&DB Recipe Collection:
Stovetop Boiled Shrimp
If you plan to boil shrimp in your kitchen, the most important tool is a powerful vent over the stove. No kidding: The spicy boiling water will have you coughing in no time unless you can vent it away.
Here is how I do it at home. I am giving the brand name here because spice mixes vary, particularly when it comes to heat and salt. I use Zatarain's because it is both salty and hot, so I see no reason to add additional salt or cayenne. I like to use a combination of powered and liquid seasoning as well as a bag of the whole seasoning. (I think I like those bags of whole seasoning because they remind me of my father, who was an expert shrimp boiler.) I do like my shrimp spicy. If you don't, cut down on the liquid concentrate.
4 quarts water
5 Tbs Zatarain's powdered Complete Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil
2 Tbs Zatarain's Concentrated Shrimp & Crab boil
1 bag of Zatarain's Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil in Bag
2 lemons, quartered 1 medium onion, quartered
1 head garlic, cut in half
4 lbs head-on medium shrimp
8 to 10 new potatoes, if desired
4 1/2 ears of frozen corn on the cob
3 cups ice
Fill pot with enough water to cover shrimp and vegetables. Add seasoning. If boiling potatoes and corn, add those now, cover and bring to a full, rolling boil. Add shrimp, cover, bring back to a full boil and allow to boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Look for shrimp to rise to the top of the pot. Look for a separation of the shell from the shrimp. As soon as you see that separation, turn heat off.
Top with a few cups of ice. Stir. Allow shrimp to soak in seasoned water for 20 to 30 minutes, tasting every 10 minutes or so until just right.
Servings: 2
Source: Times-Picayune
Stovetop Boiled Shrimp
If you plan to boil shrimp in your kitchen, the most important tool is a powerful vent over the stove. No kidding: The spicy boiling water will have you coughing in no time unless you can vent it away.
Here is how I do it at home. I am giving the brand name here because spice mixes vary, particularly when it comes to heat and salt. I use Zatarain's because it is both salty and hot, so I see no reason to add additional salt or cayenne. I like to use a combination of powered and liquid seasoning as well as a bag of the whole seasoning. (I think I like those bags of whole seasoning because they remind me of my father, who was an expert shrimp boiler.) I do like my shrimp spicy. If you don't, cut down on the liquid concentrate.
4 quarts water
5 Tbs Zatarain's powdered Complete Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil
2 Tbs Zatarain's Concentrated Shrimp & Crab boil
1 bag of Zatarain's Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil in Bag
2 lemons, quartered 1 medium onion, quartered
1 head garlic, cut in half
4 lbs head-on medium shrimp
8 to 10 new potatoes, if desired
4 1/2 ears of frozen corn on the cob
3 cups ice
Fill pot with enough water to cover shrimp and vegetables. Add seasoning. If boiling potatoes and corn, add those now, cover and bring to a full, rolling boil. Add shrimp, cover, bring back to a full boil and allow to boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Look for shrimp to rise to the top of the pot. Look for a separation of the shell from the shrimp. As soon as you see that separation, turn heat off.
Top with a few cups of ice. Stir. Allow shrimp to soak in seasoned water for 20 to 30 minutes, tasting every 10 minutes or so until just right.
Servings: 2
Source: Times-Picayune
This post was edited on 10/18/25 at 11:36 am
Posted on 10/18/25 at 11:48 am to Powerman
quote:
I'm staying in an Airbnb. Any tips for boiling indoors?
Dishwasher. Rinse cycle.
Posted on 10/18/25 at 12:56 pm to Btrtigerfan
No dishwasher. Thankfully I'm just here a few more days
Posted on 10/18/25 at 1:00 pm to Powerman
poaching them would be easier and you won’t stink up the rental
Posted on 10/18/25 at 1:05 pm to Powerman
Is there a grill?
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:46 am to Powerman
I do it all the time, 1/4 cup of powder to a gallon of water, put the vent on high and boil away.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 10:43 am to Powerman
Are you worried about the AirBnB owners not liking it when you leave?
I've boiled shrimps and snow/king crab many times at a Marriott Townplace Suites. It is what it is.
I've boiled shrimps and snow/king crab many times at a Marriott Townplace Suites. It is what it is.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 10:46 am to Powerman
Why do you have frozen shrimp while away in an air bnb
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