P&D is an industry term for "Peeled and Deveined".

Start by rinsing and drying your fresh shrimp.

Hold the shrimp by the tail. If you intend on leaving the tail on, your fingers should be holding the last long segment of the tail.

Grab all of the legs with the other hand. Pull them all to one side.

The legs will break from the whole shell so that you can now peel the full shell away. If you are holding tightly onto the tail, it will remain and the shell will disconnect from the large tail section.

Lay the shrimp down on a clean cutting board. Place your hand on top to steady it. Make a shallow incision, just off center, down the back of the shrimp.

Cutting off center will ensure that you do not cut through the vein. Use the tip of the knife to separate the vein from the shrimp.

Check to make sure that the entire vein has been removed.

Rinse the shrimp once more before cooking.