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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Peeling and Preparing Shrimp for Cooking
• Method 2 of 4: Frying the shrimp in a pan
• Method 3 of 4: Boil the shrimp
• Method 4 of 4: Fried Shrimp on Skewers
• Warnings
• What do you need

Despite some anatomical differences, different types of shrimp are almost interchangeable in any recipe. The slight differences between the so-called shrimp and prawn are the small mites in the shrimp and the narrow body in the prawn.Some argue that the difference is in size; "Shrimp" is usually smaller in size. Shrimp can be prepared and cooked in a variety of ways.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Peeling and Preparing Shrimp for Cooking

1. 1 Remove heads if still in place and discard.
2. 2 Pull the legs out.
3. 3 Place your thumb under the shell on the larger side of the shrimp and slide it down towards the tail while removing the shell.
4. 4 Tear off the ponytails or cut them off if desired. Many people want to leave the ponytails in place while grilling food, or use them as a convenient handle.
5. 5 Run a small, sharp knife along the back of the shrimp and remove the meat, cut just enough to expose the vein. Pull the end of the vein up with the tip of the knife, grab it with your fingers and pull it towards you.
6. 6 Rinse under running water and dry with paper towels.
7. 7 Leave the shrimp on ice in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Method 2 of 4: Frying the shrimp in a pan

1. 1 Melt an equal ratio of unsalted butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. There should be enough butter and oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
2. 2 Place one layer of peeled shrimp and fry until the underside is pink. Flip over to the other side and cook until cooked through.
   • These shrimp are good as main dishes and are served with wild rice garnish.
   • For extra zest, sprinkle chopped garlic or onions in a skillet before adding the shrimp.

Method 3 of 4: Boil the shrimp

1. 1 Pour in enough water to barely cover the shrimp as it boils. Add half a lemon, chopped or diced, a little Old Bay, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Boil for 1 minute.
2. 2 Reduce the heat so that the water barely boils, and add the shrimp, leaving the tails. Make sure they are all covered in water. Simmer for about 3 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Place the shrimp in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
   • These prawns make a good addition to a breakfast buffet when laid out on a large platter and served with a variety of sauces, such as cocktail sauce, tartar, or ghee.
   • This method is also used to make a tiger prawn cocktail where the shrimp cling to the rim of a cocktail glass filled with the desired sauce.
   • These shrimps are also great for making a salad with a mayonnaise-based sauce, served on a herb cushion or in a bun.

Method 4 of 4: Fried Shrimp on Skewers

1. 1 Soak your wooden skewers in water until they are completely saturated with water.
2. 2 Light a fire under your grill, or heat up an indoor broiler grill.
3. 3 String 3 peeled and washed shrimp on a skewer, alternating with vegetables of your choice. Mushrooms, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes or squash are great.
4. 4 Use tongs to wipe the oiled grill with a paper towel to prevent sticking.
5. 5 Arrange the shrimp on the grill so that they do not touch each other.
6. 6 Cook them until the bottom turns pink and turn, watching carefully so that they do not burn.
   • These shrimps are recommended to be served with a green salad and seasoned with light balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Warnings

• Shrimp cook quickly, in a matter of minutes, so be sure to keep an eye on the cooking process.

What do you need

• Shrimps
• Paper towels
• Unsalted butter
• Olive oil
• Lemon
• Garlic
• Shallot
• Salt
• Seasoning "Old Bay"
• Pan
• Pan
• Serving spoon
• Bowls
• Wooden skewers
• Vegetables
• Grill or broiler
• Knife