Yes, you really ought to take that digestive vein out of your fresh shrimp. Thankfully, an expert explains just how easy this necessary process can be.

While it's not totally necessary to devein shrimp in every case, there are some instances where you really should, like when you want your shrimp to look their very best. It does raise the ...

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It is also where I learned to cook the peeled and deveined shrimp directly in the hot steamy grits. I wrote about that version—accented with wilted baby spinach and cherry tomatoes—about 10 ...

He prefers grilling head-on shrimp in the shell because they're less likely to dry out. Learn How to Devein Shrimp and Save Yourself a Few Bucks Is it better to grill frozen or thawed shrimp?

To keep things easy, purchase fresh shrimp already peeled and deveined. Look for firm-fleshed shrimp with a fresh saltwater scent; avoid shrimp that are soft, slimy, or smell especially fishy.