Seafood · The Cooking Guide

Shrimp

Sweet, versatile shellfish available in various sizes, cooks very quickly

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe165°F / 75°COpaque and firm, shells open (for mussels/clams)

Safety

Cooking shrimp safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your shrimp is safely cooked.