How to Devein Shrimp

From the Sonoma Diet: Dr. Guttersen's Tip of the Day

Deveining Shrimp

It's not dangerous to eat shrimp with the vein in, but they can have a gritty, unpleasant texture. Taking the vein out, however, is an easy job. After you remove the shells, use a sharp paring knife to make a shallow cut along the back of each shrimp. From there, you should be able to pull the vein out with your fingers or with the tip of the knife.

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