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Regarding this, are peel and eat shrimp raw?
I buy my shrimp raw and they are either still frozen or already thawed. While there are some places where I live that I can get fresh (and sometimes even live shrimp), usually it is frozen. This is ok, because frozen shrimp can still result in a peel and eat shrimp that tastes great and has a very good texture.
Similarly, you may ask, how do you make cold peel and eat shrimp?
Combine 9 cups water and Old Bay seasoning in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; add shrimp. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 15 to 20 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain well.
Shrimp can be peeled either before or after cooking. Many find it easier to peel cooked shrimp. Cooking with the shells on also helps preserve the flavor. To peel shrimp, grasp the legs and tear them off.