The method for removing the shrimp line from salt frozen shrimp is as follows:
1. Thawing shrimp body: Remove the salt frozen shrimp and let it thaw naturally at room temperature, or place it in cold water to accelerate the thawing process until the shrimp body softens slightly but still has a certain degree of hardness for subsequent operations.
2. Choose the shrimp line removal tool: Use a toothpick: count down from the shrimp head, gently insert the toothpick into the gap between the shrimp meat and shell at the third section of the shrimp back, and then gently pick out the shrimp line upwards. When picking the shrimp line, the force should be gentle and even, avoiding excessive force that may cause the shrimp line to break or the shrimp meat to be damaged. Use a knife: If the shrimp body is large or the shrimp line is difficult to pick out, a sharp knife can be used. Start the knife from the head of the shrimp and make a small horizontal incision at the penultimate section of the shrimp's back, being careful not to completely cut through the shrimp's body. Then, gently pick out the shrimp line with a knife and remove it. Be extra careful when using a knife to avoid injuring your fingers.
3. Cleaning and inspection: After removing the shrimp line, gently rinse the shrimp body with clean water to ensure that there is no residue on the surface of the shrimp body. At the same time, check if there are any other uncleaned shrimp threads on the shrimp body, and if so, repeat the above steps for cleaning.
The above are the detailed steps for removing salt from frozen shrimp line. During the operation, please ensure that your hands are clean to avoid contaminating the shrimp meat. Meanwhile, according to personal preferences and cooking needs, you can also choose to keep the shrimp head or remove it.