Fresh Shrimps, medium-sized and already deveined, take the fiddly prep work out of seafood night while leaving you with a genuinely versatile ingredient. With the dark vein already removed, these shrimp are ready to season and cook, whether for a garlicky butter sauté, a spiced coconut curry, a vegetable stir-fry, or grilled skewers. Medium shrimp cook quickly, just a couple of minutes per side; overcooked shrimp turn rubbery fast, so pull them off as soon as they curl into a C-shape and turn opaque pink.

A quick marinade of lemon, garlic and chilli for fifteen to twenty minutes is usually enough, since shrimp absorb flavour fast and don't need hours in a marinade like tougher cuts of meat. If you're buying ahead, keep them well chilled and use them within a day or two, or freeze them in an airtight bag with as much air removed as possible to prevent freezer burn. Thaw frozen shrimp overnight in the fridge or under cold running water if you're short on time, never in warm water.

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