Buy shrimp that has not been peeled or deveined.
Inspect the packaging prior to your purchase. Look for ice on the shrimp or a break in the bag. If you see ice on the shrimp, it's likely the shrimp have been thawed and refrozen. Select a different bag to buy.
Defrost the shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the bag and refrigerate overnight in a bowl of cold water.
Soak the shrimp in salt water to replenish their freshness once they are thawed and before you clean them.
Remove the shell to the shrimp by holding it with a few fingers of one hand and pull off its legs using the fingers of your other hand. Peel back the shell and remove by using your thumbs, and remove. The head will come off too.Prepare Shrimp for Cooking Step 5Bullet1.jpg
Remove the tail at this point, if you wish, by holding the body of the shrimp and pulling the tail. The shell will also come off.
Devein by making a cut down the back of the shrimp using a small utility or paring knife. You will see the vein. Pull the vein out using your knife and rinse the shrimp. You can also use something small like a toothpick to remove the vein.Prepare Shrimp for Cooking Step 7Bullet1.jpg
Place the shrimp in a fresh bowl of water to keep them fresh while you clean the rest of the shrimp you will be using.
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