how long to boil large shrimp?
<answer> Jumbo shrimp:about 7 to 8 minutes, large shrimp: about 5 to 7 minutes, and medium size: about 3 to 4 minutes. <context> To properly boil shrimp: 1  Place a pound of shrimp in a quart of rapidly boiling water with (3) three tablespoons of salt. 2  Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and return to a boil. Let simmer until the flesh has lost its glossy appearance and is opaque in center (cut to test). Jumbo shrimp take about 7 to 8 minutes, large shrimp take about 5 to 7 minutes, and medium size are done in about 3 to 4 minutes.