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Shrimp, lobster, crab, or scallops safe cooking doneness

Cook until the flesh is pearly or white and opaque.

Shrimp, lobster, crab, or scallops

Use the doneness cue below

Cook until the flesh is pearly or white and opaque.

Food type
BeefPorkChickenLambTurkeyFishShellfishGame BirdsGame MeatEggsRabbit
Preparation
Shrimp, lobster, crab, and scallopsClams, oysters, and musselsLeftovers
Temperature unit

How to check shrimp, lobster, crab, or scallops

Measure the thickest or coolest part of the food with a food thermometer. Avoid touching bone or the cooking surface with the probe.