[header] How to cook shrimp [title] Prepare the shrimp. [step] Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before you plan to cook them. Rinse them with cool water and allow them to sit at room temperature. 
[substeps] Shrimp can be boiled with their peels on or after they have been peeled. [title] Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the shrimp completely.