Yes, you can cook shrimp perfectly. Packed with protein, fast-cooking and delicious, shrimp has a lot going for it. Yet most home cooks avoid it, worried they’ll end up with rubbery lumps for dinner. In fact, it’s very easy to cook shrimp well, and in this class we’ll show you two simple approaches that ensure you do so every time. As we make Chipotle Shrimp, we’ll demonstrate a two-step cooking technique—the one-sided sear, followed by a gentle simmer—that achieves perfect doneness and produces shrimp nicely coated in a bold, flavorful sauce. Then, you’ll learn how simple and effective it is to poach shrimp—using only residual heat—as we make a Thai-style Grapefruit Salad with Shrimp. Along the way, you’ll learn best practices about cooking with shrimp, including how to purchase, thaw, shell and devein. You’ll leave this class able to cook shrimp to succulent perfection every time and without fear.

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Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment if you'd like to cook along with us.

After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as well as a packet with recipes and resources that we discuss during the event. If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 15% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class.

This event has limited spots, and you must register in advance via Eventbrite. One sign-up covers one device. Closed Captioning is available for this event.

Payments for Milk Street live stream classes are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.

Proceeds from live stream cooking classes support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, and other partners.