Why are some prawns mushy?

Why are some prawns mushy ? floury when cooked and others are not?

Answer #1

Watch cooking times carefully. It’s easy to overcook shrimp, making them dry and rubbery. Shrimp should turn pink and be slightly firm but still have a little give to the meat. If they’re totally firm, they’re overcooked. Going backwards from this statement, the more undercooked they are, the mushier they will be.

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