pleasantly crisp. However, this is different from eating the hard shells of ordinary shrimp, which many people find unpleasant or difficult to chew.
The key point is that shell-on shrimp are not inherently unusual or improperly prepared.
Whether someone enjoys them depends on the recipe, the size of the shrimp, the cooking method, and personal preference.
For someone who grew up eating shrimp this way, serving them with the shells on may be a sign of traditional home cooking rather than a failure to prepare the food properly.
