How to Butterfly Shelled Shrimp

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Butterfly shrimp (split and flatten it) for a pretty appearance.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Shell shrimp, but do not remove tail.
Step 2

Insert knife or kitchen shears about 3/4 of the way into the shrimp at the head region.
Step 3

Cut almost all the way through the flesh down the center of the shrimp's back to the tail.
Step 4

Use your hands to open the flesh of the shrimp until it lies flat.
Step 5

Remove the "vein" with your fingers or the tip of a knife.
Step 6

Hold shrimp under cold running water to rinse thoroughly.