Comments on: Grilled Shrimp with Chili Lime Butter

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:59:51 +0000

Okay, I don’t usually comment but I have to get in on this one…it’s tails ON for me, and I’m thrilled to learn that there are lots of others out there just like me! My daughter had me convinced I’m lazy because I don’t remove them beforehand; but I’m with you, Jaden! It’s WORK to take them off before cooking–and a pointless waste of time, in my opinion–but it’s pure pleasure popping the meat out of the tails while eating. I actually love that sensation, in fact.
On the other hand, I can’t eat shrimp that still have their LEGS on. Ewwww, that creeps me out just to think about it, and I’ve felt that way since a little girl. So shells off but tails on, and I’ll be very happy, thank you!.
And speaking of happy, this recipe looks great; can’t wait to try it. I’ve only just stumbled on your site, BTW, and LOVE it (also love your name)! Thanks for all the lovely recipes (especially the no-kneed breads). Can’t wait to dive in.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:39:15 +0000

Tails aren’t hard to remove after you cook them, and it looks so nice. Tails on!

By: auntbear

auntbear — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:24:49 +0000

…yum
! What Betsy

above said. Tail on finger lickin’ good !

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:40:40 +0000

Tail on! Love having a natural handle and just pulling the meat out with my teeth. No need to dirty any silverware.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:53:53 +0000

Tail on, shell on. Suck, lick, slurp, tear with your teeth, and keep at it until you’re up to your elbows in juice. That’s the only way to eat shrimp. The flavors seep right through the shell, so nothing’s lost.

By: OnigiriFB

OnigiriFB — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:11:18 +0000

Hi,

I’m new to your site and have to say I’m really impressed. I’ve already marked quite a few recipes I want to try. Thanks for all the wonderful work.

Ok, to the real reason for commenting (I REALLY want that jam (^.^) Tail on! I hate seeing poor naked shrimp, how much indignity does a poor shrimp have to take? It’s indecent to leave a shrimp’s butt uncovered! Ok, ok. Enough hyperbole let me explain. I’m Asian so I grew up with shrimp with tail on. Taking the tail off is usually seen as unattractive is the answer I got when I asked about it when I was little. I also have to say I love actually eating the little shelled part left over depending on the recipe. Sometimes this piece becomes quite crunchy and full of umami from the shrimp and/or flavors of the dish. The best is when you make ebi-fry or shrimp tempura that last bit with the batter and shell is extra yummy. Hey, it’s calcium and I need all I can get since I don’t drink milk too often.

honey, I totally agree with you!!! I crunch through on the shell. esp deep fried shrimp ~jaden

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:03:15 +0000

tail on, it’s finger food!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:15:46 +0000

I made these last weekend and they were fantastic! Thanks for another great recipe!

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:45:04 +0000

Tail on, shells on for savage devouring, but shells off for pasta, jambalaya, paella, and the like.

PS: I bet the peach jam would be great with shrimp

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:39:02 +0000

Man, I get into this debate with my friends and SO all the time. I’m Vietnamese and learned that the shrimp tastes better and is less likely to overcook if you leave the shell on. But they always want the shrimp shelled and with the tails removed. And of course I’m the only one that seems to know how to devein =( Now that I’m typing this, I think I’ve just realized that they’re pretty stinking lazy =(