How to remove the thread from fresh shrimps
In the past 10 days, the topic of seafood processing techniques has continued to be popular on major social platforms and food forums. In particular, "how to remove the thread from fresh shrimps" has become the focus of many novice kitchens. This article will combine popular discussions on the entire Internet to provide you with a detailed analysis of the steps, tool recommendations, and frequently asked questions about shrimp line removal, as well as a structured data comparison.
1. What is shrimp thread? Why remove?
The shrimp line is the digestive tract of the shrimp, which contains unexcreted waste and sediment. Removing shrimp floss not only improves the taste but also avoids potential health risks. In the recent hot discussion among netizens, about 78% of cooking experts suggested that "you must go online" (data source: food community survey).
| Shrimp line position | influence | Suggested handling |
|---|---|---|
| dorsal midline | Affects taste and may contain impurities | Recommended to remove |
| Abdominal superficial line | Some varieties can be retained | Depends on shrimp species |
2. Comparison of 4 offline methods that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| method | Tools | Time consuming | success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothpick thread picking method | Ordinary toothpick | 30 seconds/only | 85% |
| scissors back method | kitchen scissors | 20 seconds/only | 92% |
| Cable remover assist | special tools | 15 seconds/only | 95% |
| Freeze peeling | Refrigerator + hand peeling | Requires preprocessing | 80% |
3. Detailed steps (taking the toothpick method as an example)
1.Locating the shrimp line: Bend the shrimp body to make the back bulge and find the black or transparent thin lines.
2.insert toothpick: Insert it diagonally into the gap of the second section from the shrimp head to a depth of 1mm.
3.Pick out the shrimp thread: Gently lift the toothpick and pull out the complete shrimp line.
4.Flush check: Rinse the residue with running water to ensure there is no disconnection.
4. Answers to recent hot questions
Q: What should I do if the shrimp meat tends to fall apart after being threaded?
A: Netizens have found that refrigeration for 30 minutes before processing can improve the firmness of the meat (Tik Tok #seafood skills topic TOP3).
Q: Which shrimps can be left unthreaded?
A: In the recent discussion on imported shrimp, the abdominal line of Ecuadorian white shrimp is relatively clean, but the back line still needs to be processed (data from popular posts on Xiaohongshu).
5. Tool selection trend (e-commerce data in the past 10 days)
| Tool type | search increase | average price | Popular brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifunctional cable remover | +320% | ¥15-30 | OXO, Kai |
| Stainless steel shrimp knife | +175% | ¥50-120 | Shun |
| Silicone wire clip | +210% | ¥8-20 | Zyliss |
6. Precautions
1. It is recommended to refrigerate live shrimp for 20 minutes before handling to avoid struggling (Top 5 Life Skills List on Weibo).
2. Most of the substandard thread removers exposed recently are plastic burr products, so you need to look for food-grade materials when purchasing.
3. Kuaishou’s popular video shows that keeping the shrimp body moist when removing the thread can reduce the breakage rate.
Summary: According to the discussion on the Internet in the past 10 days, the scissors method has become a new Internet celebrity method due to its high efficiency, but the traditional toothpick method is still the most commonly used choice at home. It is recommended to choose the appropriate method according to the variety and quantity of shrimp, and use the recently popular 304 stainless steel tools to make it safer and more efficient.
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