Begin by boiling a medium pot of cold water over medium heat
While the water is heating, prepare an ice bath for your shrimp. Once boiled, you’ll want to immediately cool the shrimp to prevent overcooking
Take a large bowl and fill it about 3/4 full with cold water and ice
Place next to the stove to easily transfer boiled shrimp once cooked
Once your pot of water is boiling, add sea salt. (If you’d like to take your shrimp up a notch, you can add ingredients like lemon and bay leaf to the boiling water to impart additional flavor)
Place the shrimp inside the boiling water and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Keep an eye on the shrimp for signs of doneness including pink hue and curling of the shrimp
Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the boiling water. Place immediately into the ice bath to stop the cooking
Once shrimp is cooled, drain and pat dry with a clean towel. Chill in the refrigerator until serving