How to skillfully peel cooked shrimp without getting burnt and dirty, and still be praised for being clever

 

Peeling boiled shrimp using spoon and fork

When eating at a party, it is not possible to peel the shrimp with your hands, use a spoon and fork to peel, both can eat shrimp and be praised as skillful, graceful, and polite. The method of peeling shrimp with spoon and fork is convenient, does not get dirty hands and does not worry about shrimp water splashing on clothes when participating in large, luxurious parties.

First, place the fork and spoon in the middle of the head and body of the shrimp. Stick the fork to fix the shrimp.

Use the spoon to remove the shrimp head.

Continue to place the spoon under the shrimp’s belly, turn the shell upside down. When peeling to the last shell joint (tail joint), use the spoon to hold the shrimp tail firmly. Then, skewer the shrimp meat with the fork and pull it out forcefully – the shrimp is peeled.

Alternatively, after removing the shrimp head, count back 3 notches from the shrimp tail, place the fork at that position to fix the shrimp body, and then use the spoon to peel the shell upside down.

Skewering shrimp with chopsticks

For grilled skewers, use chopsticks to peel shrimp.

– Hold the shrimp skewer firmly, hold the chopsticks tightly to the shrimp tail and gently pull it back several times to separate the shrimp tail.

Now hold the skewer, but clamp the chopsticks in the middle of the shrimp body, skillfully pull the chopsticks forward several times to separate the shell and head of the shrimp from the body.

Peeling fried shrimp with spoon and chopsticks

When peeling shrimp without a fork, you can use chopsticks.

First, grasp the shrimp in a bowl, use chopsticks to fix the shrimp. Put the spoon under the shrimp’s belly and turn it upside down to separate the shrimp shells.

Then, switch to using the spoon to fix the shrimp’s tail, use chopsticks to grasp and pull the shrimp meat to eat.

Peeling boiled shrimp with specialized peeling tool

Families who often eat shrimp should buy shrimp peeling tools that you can buy at reputable kitchenware stores, supermarkets, and e-commerce sites. This tool is very convenient, helping to peel both raw and cooked shrimp.

After removing the shrimp’s head, slide the pointed tip of the tool vertically from the back to the shrimp’s tail. Squeeze gently, and the shell will burst open.

Peeling shrimp at home

At home, in a place where no one pays attention, you can use your hands to peel the shrimp quickly and save time.

Break the shrimp head off from the shrimp body, count back 3 notches from the shrimp tail, and then separate the shell at the third notch. Since the shrimp tail has been peeled off, you can easily peel off the shrimp head.

Peeling shrimp is not difficult, but you need to practice using a spoon and fork at home to become proficient. This method of peeling shrimp with a fork and spoon – especially women should keep in mind because it will be very helpful when eating shrimp dishes at parties, helping you to eat shrimp comfortably and without worrying about dirty hands.

When attending a feast, banquet, the following people should still avoid shrimp dishes: Shrimp is very nutritious, with very high nutritional value, rich in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, potassium… The fat content in shrimp is very low compared to other seafood, so those who want to supplement their nutrition without worrying about gaining weight. But shrimp is not suitable for everyone, and the following people should limit or avoid eating shrimp when their health is not normal. – People with red eyes, hyperthyroidism will worsen if they eat shrimp. – People with high cholesterol levels, high blood fat or a history of cardiovascular related diseases, or with inflammation symptoms should not eat shrimp too much because it can exacerbate inflammation. – People with seafood allergies should avoid eating shrimp as they may be allergic. – People with weak stomachs (prone to diarrhea or sensitive stomach, sensitive intestines to seafood) should limit eating shrimp as it can cause stomach pain and diarrhea. – People with gout, increased uric acid levels, joint inflammation should not eat too much shrimp because it is easy to deposit uric acid crystals in the joints, making the condition worse. – Young children should peel the shells of shrimp to avoid swallowing and getting stuck in the throat, causing itching and coughing. – People with cough, asthma should avoid eating shrimp with the shell.

 According to Family & Society