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Can shrimp heads and shells be eaten?
You can eat it. Shrimp shells can supplement calcium. Shrimp heads contain a lot of protein, fat and astaxanthin, but be careful not to buy shrimps that pollute the water. Here are some practices:

Preparation materials: half a catty of shrimp head and shell, 5g of pepper, and appropriate amount of corn oil.

Production steps:

1, shell and head of shrimp are peeled and washed.

2, put oil in the pot, one tablespoon more oil than usual cooking, pour in shrimp shells and shrimp heads.

3. Stir fry over low heat, and often gently press the shrimp head with a spatula.

4. Stir fry until the shrimp shell and head are crisp. Add pepper and salt and stir-fry for two minutes.

5. The oil at the bottom of the pot turns orange, which is shrimp oil. Shrimp oil can be filtered, bottled and preserved, and can be used to cook and make salads.

6. Shrimp heads and shells are served and can be eaten.

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