deveiner

Gut removal implement

A deveiner is a kitchen tool designed to remove the dark digestive tract from shrimp.

The narrow, curved blade slits the back of the shrimp and lifts out the vein in one motion: This deveiner makes prep work so much faster.

Some models also peel the shell.

technique

shrimp

Small edible crustacean

back · shell · peel · rinse · cold water · cutting board · paring knife · pull · digestive tract · expose

tool

shrimp

Small edible crustacean

curved · stainless · kitchen · utensil · peeler · seafood · shellfish · cleaning · gut · intestine

professional

fishmonger

Seller of fresh catches

commercial · factory · production line · wholesale · restaurant · catering · bulk · efficiency · speed · training

Opposites
kitchen tool function

deveinerinjector

Mechanism forcing substances inward

pastry bag · piping bag · baster · syringe · decorator

shrimp preparation action

deveinerstuffer

One who fills cavities

filler

Family

devein, deveins, deveined, deveining

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G