This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Shrimp in any form is a big deal in my home.

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Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Blanch the shrimp just until white throughout, 3 minutes. Drain and chill the shrimp in the ice water, then drain again and pat ...

When I was growing up, shrimp was often in rotation in my family home. My tio (uncle) Juan would visit and whip up just about every Mexican shrimp dish possible. He has been a chef my whole life, ...