Perfect Shrimp Cleaning Guide: From De-veining to Tail Trimming
How to Clean Whiteleg Shrimp: Easy Method for Removing Intestines
We’ll show you the perfect way to prepare delicious shrimp to enjoy even more. We’ll explain in detail how to cleanly prepare shrimp from head to intestine to tail, maximizing the fresh shrimp’s flavor. Follow this method, and you can easily enjoy fresh shrimp dishes at home without any hassle!
Ingredients- Fresh raw shrimp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently hold the shrimp’s head and twist to separate it. Then, peel the shell from the head to the tail lengthwise, and also neatly remove the pointy leg parts. (Tip: Don’t throw away the shrimp heads! Lightly roasting them in an air fryer or pan makes a delicious snack. Alternatively, store them in a zip-top bag in the freezer and use them when making broth to significantly enhance the umami flavor.)
Step 2
Next, insert a toothpick into the second or third segment on the shrimp’s back and gently pull. You’ll see a thin black thread, which is the shrimp’s intestine. This intestine causes a fishy and slightly bitter taste, so it’s best to remove it cleanly. If you don’t have a toothpick, you can use the pointy end of a spoon or fork.
Step 3
Especially if you plan to make fried shrimp, pay attention to this part! If you look closely at the back of the shrimp’s tail, there’s a small triangular protrusion. This is the shrimp’s ‘water gun’. It’s a good idea to snip this off with scissors. This prevents oil splattering during frying, making the cooking process safer and cleaner.
Step 4
Shrimp prepared this way can be dipped in egg wash and breadcrumbs and fried to make delicious shrimp tempura. Coating them thoroughly in egg and breadcrumbs will result in an even richer flavor. (See also: Other Shrimp Recipes @6920143)
Step 5
Alternatively, you can marinate these cleaned shrimp in a soy sauce-based marinade to make savory soy-marinated shrimp (saewoo jang), which is perfect with rice! This salty yet flavorful dish is truly a delicacy. (See also: Other Shrimp Recipes @6920132)
