Add 5-6 cups of water to large stockpot; add a package of shrimp/crab boil seasonings. Do not open the packet--put it in whole. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to medium high and add the shrimp; cook until they're pink, usually in about 5-8 minutes; drain. After they've cooled remove the shrimp tails and peels and discard. Do not rinse the shrimp after draining. Allow them to cool before adding to the dill shrimp salad. A pound usually takes about 5-8 minutes. The color of the shells and tails should be a light pinkish-orange hue. They should be this color: