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When cooking, is it necessary to devein shrimp?

Asked by janbb (62916points) March 22nd, 2009
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There we were yesterday, up to our eyeballs, peeling and deveining shrimp for a currry dinner. I was just wondering whether it is absolutely necessary. Does it change the taste of the shrimp? Is it poisonous? Why?

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Dog's avatar

It is done because
A: It looks better and
B:The vein is actually the intestines and has the fecal matter in it.

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janbb's avatar

Thanks – that’s very clear.

ubersiren's avatar

Not necessary, but it’s a lot less gross. It doesn’t change the taste, but it’s poop, like @Dog said. It puts squeamish people, like me, at ease.

sandystrachan's avatar

the vein is poopy ,it taints the meat if left in whilst cooking

laureth's avatar

Not 100% necessary, but gross if left in. The texture also leaves something to be desired – it’s a little gritty.

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