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devein

American  
[dee-vayn] / diˈveɪn /

verb (used with object)

  1. to remove the dark dorsal vein of (a shrimp).


Etymology

Origin of devein

de- + vein


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Hands on time varies if you have to cook, peel and/or devein your shrimp.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2023

Use a paring knife to peel fruits and vegetables, say, or devein shrimp.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

Either way, always devein the shrimp before cooking, Donne says.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 1, 2021

NOTE: To cook the shrimp, peel and devein them, removing the tails.

From Washington Post ● May 5, 2020

I know how to devein shrimp really fast.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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