Deveining shrimp is less about strict safety and more about standards—of hygiene, taste, and comfort. The “vein” is the shrimp’s digestive tract, often filled with grit, partially digested food, and sometimes waste from less-than-pristine waters. In many cultures, especially where shrimp are cooked whole or in rustic dishes, leaving the vein is normal and widely […]
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