The method that has worked very well for me is to not add anything more than liquid boil until after they are done boiling. The salt makes the shell stick. In boiling water, add shrimp. Bring back to a boil for approx 2-3 min. Pick a few out and see if the top of the shell(the ridge of the back) is starting to seperate. If so, they are cooked. Cut the fire off. Add seasoning and ice(adjust to amount of water). Let em soak for about 20 minutes or so. Adjust soak time and amount of seasoning to spice level preference.
Again, this is something that has worked very well for me. I'm sure there are other methods that work as well.
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