Peel & Devein Your Shrimp Like a Pro!
February 1, 2021

Peeling and deveining raw shrimp is easier than you might think!
The only equipment you’ll need is your hands and a paring knife.
You’ll also need a receptacle for discards and, of course, some plump, flavorful Wild American Shrimp from one of the many processor-members of the American Seafood Processors Association.
Chef Todd Reilly, Program Lead for the Culinary Arts Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, shows how quick and easy the process is in this video:
Now that you know how to peel and devein your wild-caught, American shrimp like a pro: visit our Recipes page for a variety of mouthwatering shrimp recipes!
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