Pipi shrimps need to be cleaned, decapitated, shelled, cut off the back, washed again and other steps to ensure that the shrimp body is clean and free of impurities before cooking.

If the shrimps have not been cleaned, you can soak the shrimps in clean water for 15-20 minutes and wash them gently with your hands to remove the sediment and impurities. Remove the heads and shells of the cleaned shrimps, leaving only the shrimp bodies.

Use a knife to cut open the back of the shrimp along the midline, take out the black intestines, and wash them with clean water. Soak the peeled shrimps in clean water again to make sure they are clean and free of impurities. Cleaned shrimps can be cooked according to personal preferences, such as boiling, frying, stir-frying, grilling, etc. In short, unprocessed Pipi shrimps cannot be used directly and need to be cleaned carefully.

Notes on purchasing Pipi shrimps

1. Purchase channels: It is recommended to choose regular seafood markets or supermarkets to purchase Pipi shrimps, and avoid buying them at roadside stalls or small vendors. , to avoid buying products of poor quality.

2. Appearance: Pipi shrimp should have a complete shell, bright color, intact head, and no obvious lesions or insect infestations.

3. Odor: Pipi shrimp should have a fragrant seafood smell. If there is a strange or fishy smell, it may be because it has gone bad and should not be purchased.

4. Preservation: Pipi shrimp is a perishable product, so attention should be paid to preservation when purchasing. It is recommended to choose Pipi shrimp with higher freshness. If you need to store it for a long time, you can store it in the refrigerator.