undeveined
Shrimp not cleaned
Undeveined describes shrimp that still have their digestive tract intact—the dark line running along the back.
Most recipes call for deveined shrimp, but smaller shrimp are sometimes sold undeveined: The undeveined shrimp were cheaper but required more prep work.
Small edible crustacean
- prawnEdible marine decapod
- digestive tractInternal food processing passage
- head-onDirectly facing forward
- rawIn original state
frozen · cocktail shrimp · tiger prawn · langoustine · scampi · intestine · grit · muddy
Coarse or courageous
- sandyFull of fine grains
- uncleanSoiled or contaminated
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- off-flavorUndesirable taste defect
unappealing · unprepared · unfinished · inferior · oversight · shortcut · amateur · unrefined
- time-savingReducing required duration
- rusticRural and unrefined
- unfussyNot particular or demanding
- shrimp boilCommunal shellfish cookout
crawfish boil · low country · grilling · casual dining · street food · informal · quick meal · weeknight dinner
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
- prawnEdible marine decapod
- digestive tractInternal food processing passage
- head-onDirectly facing forward
raw · frozen · cocktail shrimp · tiger prawn · langoustine · scampi · intestine · grit · muddy · shortcut
gritty
Coarse or courageous
off-flavor · unappealing · unprepared · unfinished · inferior · oversight · shortcut · amateur · unrefined · food safety
home cook
- time-savingReducing required duration
- rusticRural and unrefined
- unfussyNot particular or demanding
shrimp boil · crawfish boil · low country · grilling · casual dining · street food · informal · quick meal · weeknight dinner · convenience