DESCRIZIONE
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for peeling shrimp (S) comprising (i) a supporting surface(2) for supporting shrimp to be peeled wherein the supporting surface is provided by an endless belt (3) moving through at least a peeling zone (4) of the apparatus, (ii) positioning means for positioning shrimp in a predefined orientation on the endless belt, and (iii) a press member (6) which, for the peeling operation, can exert a pressure force on a supported shrimp. The invention also relates to a method for peeling shrimp.