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Do shrimp veins need to be removed?

Asked: Marc-andre Grenier, Date Created:

The "white vein" on the inner crescent side of the shrimp is the blood vessel. It's white, rather than red, because the blood of shrimp is clear. There's no food-safety reason to remove this one, but you can if it seems more appetizing to you.

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