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Shrimp are left on an abandoned peeling table as a Thai soldier walks past during a raid on the shrimp shed in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, 9 November 2015. Photograph: Dita Alangkara/AP Because they were illegal workers, the owners constantly threatened to call police to keep them in line. Even documented migrants were vulnerable because the boss held on to identification papers so they could not leave.

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Sometimes, you’ll come across a rogue shrimp that doesn’t taste quite right and can have a slightly bitter, sour, or muddy taste. Natural walnut handle requires more maintenance than synthetic alternatives. The manufacturers recommend treating it with mineral oil after every cleaning. If you’re preparing farmed shrimp, be aware that some producers starve the shrimp for a couple of days before harvesting to minimize the tract. For Thai police, it looked like a victory in front of the cameras. But the story does not end there. The peeling sheds that supply to major Thai seafood companies are supposed to be certified and inspected, but the stamp of approval does not always prevent abuses.To use it, slide it halfway along the tail, between the shell and meat. Then push the shrimp along the blade, and off pops the shell, vein and all. Leaving a beautifully butterflied shrimp ready to be cooked.

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Modern-day slavery is often just part of doing business in Thailand’s seafood export capital. Some shed owners believe they are providing jobs to poor migrant workers in need. Police are paid to look the other way and say officers frequently do not understand that practices such as forced labour and debt bondage are against the law.It can double as a paring knife in a pinch. It’s made for processing shrimp, but it’s still workable for most purposes that call for a small, sharp knife. Definitely more versatile than other, more specialized shrimp deveining tools. The Norpro shrimp peeler is one of the more unique options you can buy because it doesn’t look like a standard shrimp peeler and deveiner. Instead of a single blade approach, this tool looks like a pair of scissors, except with curved blades. Don’t be put off by this different design, though. The blades are curved to fit the natural shape of the shrimp shell and the blades are sharp enough to cut through any shrimp’s shell. Flimsy construction. The Shrimp Butler is made almost entirely out of plastic and feels like a toy rather than a serious cooking device. That lightweight construction also means it’s prone to move around a lot with use.