A quick and easy method for how to clean and devein fresh shrimp that answers all your questions about leaving the tail on, saving shrimp shells, and more!
Using a sharp pairing knife and starting from the top of the shrimp (where the head was), make a shallow slice right through the shell on the shrimp’s back, all the way to the tail. Alternatively, you can also use your kitchen shears to cut right through the shell.
Remove the black vein that runs along the back of the shrimp and discard (where you made the cut).
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and lay on a paper towel to dry.
Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
Melt butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the shrimp in the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked.