deveins
Preps shrimp properly
Deveins is the act of removing the dark digestive tract from a shrimp or prawn before cooking.
The "vein" is actually the intestine, and while harmless, it can contain grit and is considered unappetizing.
She deveins the shrimp with a small paring knife.
Small edible crustacean
- prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- crustaceansExoskeleton-bearing aquatic arthropods
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
scampi · crawfish · langoustine · butterfly · tail · peeling · shelling · digestive tract
Removing dirt and mess
- removingTaking something out
- extractingPulling out from within
- trimmingCutting away excess
- preppingMaking ready beforehand
butterflying · splitting · washing · rinsing · freshness · food safety · grit · intestine
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
- prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- crustaceansExoskeleton-bearing aquatic arthropods
lobster · scampi · crawfish · langoustine · butterfly · tail · peeling · shelling · digestive tract · prep
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- removingTaking something out
- extractingPulling out from within
- trimmingCutting away excess
prepping · butterflying · splitting · washing · rinsing · freshness · food safety · grit · intestine · impurities
knife
Sharp cutting utensil
back · shell · pull · rinse · toothpick · skewer · fingers · running water · cutting board · cold water