How to Peel and Devein Shrimp
Submitted by Sinai Sampson-Hill
Adapted from The Kitchn
Ever wanted to learn how to peel your own shrimp? Did you accidentally buy unpeeled prawns? Have no fear, this page is just for you.
Enjoy your peeled shrimp! You can use your newfound skill to make this grilled shrimp and cilantro sauce recipe.
How to Peel Shrimp with Hands
- 1. Pull off the legs
- 2. use your thumbs to crack the shell open along the underside
- 3. Pull off the shell
- 4. Pinch off the tail (optional)
How to Peel Shrimp with Kitchen Shears
- 1. Snip along the top of the shell
- 2. Crack shell open
- 3. Pull off the shell
- 4. Pinch off the tail (optional)
How to Devein Shrimp
- 1. Score shrimp along its back with a paring knife
- 2. Pull vein with paring knife. You may not have a vein in every shrimp
