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Blair P. Houghton > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote:
> >
> >Dirty shrimp veins are rather visible.
> >It's not like you cannot see them in a raw shrimp.
>
> Slightly dirty shrimp veins can be occluded by the flesh,
> and by the shell if you're hoping to cook something shell-on.
>
> Almost always, the entire school will have the same quantity
> of poop in their chute, so checking a few may make the decision
> for you.
>
> --Blair

Ah, ok. See, I almost never cook shrimp shell on.
My favorite way to cook them is shelled, deveined, then quickly sauteed
in butter, olive oil, salt free lemon pepper and just a little garlic
powder. I stand over them and mix them gently until they are just all
evenly pink, then serve, usually as a side dish or added to a salad.

I will also sometimes lightly dust wetted shrimp with spiced corn starch
and deep fry. I time those carefully to prevent over-cooking!

I keep hearing that "it's better to cook shrimp shell on" but it's such
a MESSY PITA to eat them that way!

And I don't see that it has any benefit unless I guess you are steaming
them.

But around here, they do sell "easy peel" shrimp like Steve W. mentioned.
They are shell on and pre-deveined and are not terribly high in price.

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