How to remove the shrimp thread from frozen prawns

For people in inland areas, although they like to eat seafood, they can never buy fresh seafood. The seafood we buy in supermarkets and markets is always frozen. Frozen prawns are meant to extend their shelf life and also help preserve their freshness. As long as they are within the shelf life, you can use them with confidence without worrying about the prawns being stale. So, how do you remove the shrimp thread from frozen prawns?

1. You can remove the shrimp thread through the shrimp's tail. The method is very simple. You just need to pull out the middle piece of the tail and the shrimp thread can be pulled out completely. Alternatively, you can use one hand to bend the shrimp's back into an arc shape, and then use the other hand to use a toothpick to penetrate the third or fourth section of the shrimp's tail, pierce the meat, and then pick out the shrimp thread.

2. It is easiest to remove the shrimp thread while the shrimp is still alive. Pinch the shrimp's neck, then pull out the head and shrimp thread together. This will completely remove the shrimp thread on the back of the shrimp in the shortest time possible.

3. It can be said that the best way to remove shrimp threads is to use dental floss. The method of using a toothpick to remove shrimp threads is very simple. You only need to use the toothpick to pass between the first to last section and the second to last section of the shrimp body, and then pick up to cut the shrimp thread. After using a toothpick to cut the shrimp thread, you should pinch the broken thread end and then pull out the shrimp thread completely. This way you can eat it with confidence.

4. Usually there is a raised thorn in the middle of the shrimp head. At this time, you only need to use scissors to cut a hole at the position of the thorn, and then use the flat surface of the scissors to pick out the entire brain, and at this time the entire shrimp thread will be pulled out. This method not only makes it easy to remove the shrimp thread, but also keeps the whole shrimp intact.

A trimmed shrimp will have an obvious black line on its abdomen. This is the shrimp's abdominal artery and the motor nerve chain connected to it, commonly known as shrimp tendons. When shrimps are heated, they bend into a bow shape because their tendons contract due to the heat. It generally does not need to be removed before cooking. However, when making dishes with special shapes, such as tempura, you need to pick or cut the shrimp to keep it straight.