How To Clean Shrimp
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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- 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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.4mg