Dave Smith wrote:
> Steve Calvin wrote:
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>>ok, shrimp cocktail I understand. Presentation and all of that sort of
>>thing. But why in the world would you leave the tails on when doing
>>something like shrimp scampi, parm, etc??? They don't serve any purpose
>>in those dishes except for being a p.i.t.a. to deal with using a knife,
>>fork, whatever.
>>
>>I just don't get it. Nor do I serve dishes like that with the tail shell
>>still on.
>>
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>
> Presentation. :-)
>
>
As stated (sigh) I understand that for shrimp cocktail.... (see top
line) but why in a *hot* dish such as scampi or parm, etc?

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Steve <am I typing Swahili or something?>