Shrimp is one of the world’s favorite seafoods — delicate, versatile, and perfect for everything from quick weeknight stir-fries to elegant dinner-party dishes. But if you have ever prepared shrimp at home, you have surely noticed that dark line running along its back. Some cooks remove it religiously; others never bother. So what is the deal with this so-called vein, and does it really need to go?
Do All Shrimp Really Need to Be Deveined?
