Butterflying Shrimp

Wash the shrimp with water.

Cut off the head of the shrimp if desired.

Clean the tail with the back of a knife if needed.

Remove the legs of the shrimp by hand or with scissors if difficult.

Make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp

Remove the black line, also known as the sand vein.

Continue cutting the back of the shrimp.

Open the shrimp and detach it from the shell, leaving the tail attached.