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Rinse the shrimp. Remove the head of the shrimp.

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After you are done rinsing the shrimp in cold water, pat them dry. You can use a clean paper towel to do this. Some experts believe you should buy frozen shrimp if you want the shrimp to taste best. Fresh shrimp is rare. Shrimp that is bought already peeled and deveined probably won't have as much flavor. Frozen shrimp can be defrosted in cold water. You should avoid brown shrimp or shrimp with black spots on their shells. You also want to avoid shrimp with yellowing shells. To remove the head of a shrimp, you should twist its head if the head is still attached. Do this with a gentle twist, and the head should pop off. Some people will also remove the shrimp's legs by pulling them off, although this is not necessary and is a matter of personal preference. Keep the shrimp cold while you are peeling and deveining them. Keep the shrimp on ice or in ice water while you are working with them. One reason to peel your own shrimp is that they will likely have more flavor. Pre-peeled shrimp are often overcooked.