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How can you tell if shrimp is undercooked?

Asked: Josh Mitchell, Last Updated:

When it's cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. This is the best indicator of whether or not shrimp is fully cooked. Do not eat the shrimp if it is gray or translucent after cooking. *Note On Shape: When shrimp cooks, the muscle contracts, so the shrimp shrinks and curls.

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