The phrase "to shell the pistachios" means removing the hard outer covering or shell of the pistachio nuts to access the edible part inside. Full definition
In - shell pistachios also provide a visual cue which helps reduce consumption. (ahealthblog.com)
Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts Coarse salt 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 of a small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons juice from a jar of preserved lemons (or freshly squeezed lemon juice) 2 zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced as thinly as possible Small handful soft herbs (a mixture of dill, cilantro and mint is really nice), chopped (bonberi.com)
1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts, raw 3 cups of filtered water 1 tablespoon raw honey (or 1 pitted medjool date) 1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla bean seeds 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 pinches sea salt 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (faring-well.com)