Fill a large pot with water—enough to give the shrimp some swimming room. Add a generous handful of salt. I’m talking a lot, like the sea itself just had a salt shortage and you’re making up for it. Why so much? Because the shrimp will suck up that flavor, and bland shrimp is a crime against seafood.
Here’s a pro tip: toss in a lemon half, a bay leaf, or a few peppercorns if you’re feeling fancy. It’s like giving your shrimp a spa bath. But if you forget? No worries—the salt does 90% of the work.
