How to Butterfly Shelled Shrimp

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

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• shrimp
• Groceries
• Cutting Boards
• Kitchen Shears
• Paring Knives

1. Shell shrimp, but do not remove tail.

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

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

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

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

6. Hold shrimp under cold running water to rinse thoroughly.