Food and Recipes Cooking Tips and Techniques How To Butterfly Shrimp By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Oxmoor House Once you master the art of butterflying shrimp, you'll be on your way to some finger-lickin' good seafood. Our three-step guide will show you how. 01 of 04 Step 1: Shell the Shrimp Oxmoor House Shell the shrimp without removing the tail. 02 of 04 Step 2: Make an Incision Photo: Oxmoor House Insert a knife about three-quarters of the way into shrimp near the head and cut nearly all the way down the center of the shrimp's back to the tail. Remove the vein with the tip of your knife. 03 of 04 Step 3: Open Shrimp Photo: Oxmoor House Using your hands, open the flesh of the shrimp until it lies flat. 04 of 04 Southern Living Home Cooking Basics Oxmoor House Do you love good food and want to master everyday cooking techniques? Then, Home Cooking Basics is your solution to becoming a great cook. Get Your Copy of Southern Living Home Cooking Basics Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit