How to Cook, Peel and Eat Shrimp

Shrimp is not only a tasty dish but a versatile one as well. You can boil it and have it with a dipping sauce or saute it and have it over pasta. No matter how you cook it up, it is sure to be a winner at your next meal.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Pot
• Shrimp
• Cutting board
• Small knife
• Colander or strainer

Instructions

1. Cut off or remove the heads of your shrimp and discard.

2. Cut off or remove the tiny legs on the bottom side of the shrimp.

3. Peel the hard outer shell and discard.

4. Cut a small slit on the backside of the shrimp and pull out the black vein.

5. Add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Make sure that there is enough water to completely cover the shrimp while boiling. Add the shrimp to the boiling water, and remove from heat when the shrimp turns from a dark gray to an orange-white color.

6. Drain the shrimp in a colander or strainer.

7. Enjoy with cocktail sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Eat down to tail and discard the tail.

Tips & Warnings

• You can boil and peel later or peel beforehand. I recommend peeling before boiling so it makes less work for you later.

• It can get messy, so be sure to prepare in the sink or an area that can be easily cleaned up.