VIDEO: Remove the intestines from shrimp

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How to find the shrimp intestines

  • A shrimp is shaped like a slightly curved worm. The armor encloses the back, the legs are on the underside. The head sits in front.
  • The intestine runs under the armor along the back.

Remove the shell and intestines - this is how it works with the knife

When cleaning a shrimp, you shouldn't worry too much about what you are actually doing, because if you are very sensitive you could lose your appetite.

  1. To remove the shrimp intestine, you will need a small, sharp knife.
  2. Hold the shrimp between the fingers of one hand and use the other hand to loosen the head by twisting it slightly. Starting from the legs, you then loosen the armor and the tail member.
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  3. Turn the shrimp on its stomach and place the tip of your knife on the back of the dark intestine.
  4. Pierce the shrimp one millimeter below the threadmeat. Since the intestine detaches very easily, you can now clamp it between the tip of the knife and your thumb. Then carefully and slowly pull the thread out to the front.
  5. If this does not work right away, or if there are residues in the meat, you can also slightly scratch the back with the tip of the knife and pull out the intestines.

Remove the casing and leave the shell on - that's how it works

Larger types of shrimp are often served unpeeled for aesthetic reasons; often the head remains attached, but the bowel should still be removed.

  • Cut the armor lengthways along the back with a pair of pointed scissors without pulling it off.
  • Then bend the open shell slightly apart and pull the intestine out from back to front using a sharp knife as described above.

Now you can further process and enjoy your shrimp.

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