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Woods Fisheries

Cooking Instructions

Simple & Flavorful

Bring the taste of the Gulf straight to your table with Wood’s Fisheries. Our cooking instructions make it simple to prepare shrimp that’s fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time. Whether you’re a home chef or just getting started, follow our easy steps to enjoy seafood that captures the authentic flavor of the coast.

Thawing

Refrigerator Thaw

  1. Remove the desired amount of shrimp from the bag and place them in a colander.
  2. Set colander into large bowl; cover loosely and refrigerate 8-10 hours or until thaw.
  3. Rinse and drain well.

Quick Thaw

  1. Remove the desired amount of shrimp from the bag and place them in a colander.
  2. Set the colander into a large bowl filled with cold water and place it into the sink.
  3. Allow a small stream of cold running water to thaw shrimp for 10-15 minutes.

Preparing

Grilling

  1. Thread 4 thawed shrimp on each skewer.
  2. Brush with olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
  3. Place shrimp on lightly oiled grill grates. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 130°F.
  4. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Frying

  1. Preheat a lightly oiled nonstick frying pan to medium-high.
  2. Fry thawed shrimp 3 minutes per side—season as desired.
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