Whether hot pot shrimps need to be peeled mainly depends on personal taste preferences and habits. Under normal circumstances, there is no need to peel the shrimp when shabu-shabu shabu-shabu, because the shrimp shell can add fragrance and texture to the food. Moreover, when shrimps are boiled in hot water, the shrimp shells can also protect the shrimp meat, making it more tender. However, if you don’t like eating shrimp shells or think it would be easier to enjoy them by peeling them off, you can still peel them. In short, whether or not to peel hot pot shrimps mainly depends on personal preference.