The first time I ever experienced the magic of a shrimp boil was during a vacation in New Orleans. The city’s rich food ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Shrimp is a popular type of crustacean (shellfish) that can be healthy since it's ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "Why? Because there are 150 ways to use shrimp. You can boil it, broil it, sauté it, fry it, grill it, bake it, etc. Need I say more?

But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, tasteless and watery. For years, I poached or boiled shrimp for shrimp cocktails, which many recipes call for. It was the same routine ...