Seafood Recipes: Steaming Crab, Lobster & Sautéing Shrimp

Seafood preparation requires careful timing to ensure shrimp and octopus stay tender. From steaming whole Dungeness crabs to reheating cooked seafood safely, explore the health benefits and risks of shellfish consumption.

How to Boil Raw Shrimp

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Hannah Wickford

Whether boiled, grilled or steamed, Americans consume more shrimp each year than any other type of seafood. The National Fisheries Institute calls shrimp both healthy and tasty, as the seafood contains a mere 83 calories, 18 g of protein and only 1 g of fat in a 3-oz. serving.