devein
verb
de·vein
(ˌ)dē-ˈvān 
deveined; deveining; deveins
: to remove the dark dorsal vein from (shrimp)
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Most commercially-available shrimp are peeled, deveined, and pre-brined to help inhibit bacterial growth, explains Lucas McKinney, executive chef at Josephine’s in Houston Texas.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
To save prep time, purchase peeled, deveined raw shrimp at the store, or ask the folks at the seafood counter to do the cleaning for you.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Unpeeled raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined: Can substitute with other sizes of shrimp if needed.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
For ideal peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, devein the shrimp without removing the shell.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
To save prep time, purchase peeled, deveined raw shrimp at the store, or ask the folks at the seafood counter to do the cleaning for you.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Unpeeled raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined: Can substitute with other sizes of shrimp if needed.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
For ideal peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, devein the shrimp without removing the shell.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
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“Devein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devein. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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