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How to Cook Shrimp With a Wok

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Shelley Frost

The shape of a wok pan allows the food to cook quickly over high heat without burning. Shrimp cooks in only a few minutes in a hot wok. The wok is most often used to make stir-fry dishes, but you also can cook shrimp by itself or lightly flavored with your favorite sauce.