deveined
Tract pulled out
Deveined describes shrimp or prawns that have had the dark digestive tract removed from along the back.
This thin vein-like tube contains grit and waste, so recipes often call for shrimp to be peeled and deveined before cooking.
The process involves making a shallow cut along the curved back and pulling out the tract.
Small edible crustacean
- prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
- peeledStripped of outer layer
- butterfliedSplit and flattened
- shelledOuter casing removed
cleaned · gutted · prepped · trimmed · split · scored · marinated · skewered
Small edible crustacean
- prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- langoustineSmall clawed crustacean
- crayfishFreshwater pinching crustacean
scampi · gambas · crustaceans · shellfish · tiger prawns · king prawns · rock shrimp · crawfish
Exactly correct, no error
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
painstaking · delicate · skilled · practiced · deft · swift · efficient · digestive tract
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
- prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
- peeledStripped of outer layer
- butterfliedSplit and flattened
shelled · cleaned · gutted · prepped · trimmed · split · scored · marinated · skewered · brined
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
- prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- langoustineSmall clawed crustacean
crayfish · scampi · gambas · crustaceans · shellfish · tiger prawns · king prawns · rock shrimp · crawfish
precise
Exactly correct, no error
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- thoroughComplete in every detail
methodical · painstaking · delicate · skilled · practiced · deft · swift · efficient · digestive tract · intestinal tract
shrimp cocktail
Chilled prawns with sauce
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- pad thaiSoutheast Asian stir-fried noodles
- gumboSpiced Louisiana stew
jambalaya · paella · tempura · ceviche · tom yum · étouffée · kung pao · garlic shrimp
deveinedundeveined
Digestive tract remaining
unprocessed · whole · uncleaned · raw · head-on