Unless you are particularly patient and fussy, don't even bother with small shrimp. It could take literally hours. Some suppliers are now offering deveined shrimp , done without splitting the flesh or even removing the shell. And while we're talking of aesthetics, you can leave the tail on in dishes where it's obvious. In recipes where a heavy sauce may disguise the tail, you should remove it rather than surprise a guest with an unexpected crunchy bite.
Some people actually enjoy eating the tail when it is deep-fried and crunchy.
Miniature Shrimp come in a variety of sizes and types . Although there are more than 300 varieties of shrimp, the most popular types are the brown , pink, and white shrimp from the Atlantic ocean. These common names refer to the general color of the shrimp before cooking. Tiger shrimp is also popular, so named for its dark stripes. Yet, when these shrimp are cooked, the color turns from pink to bright orange-red due to a chemical change brought on by heat.