devein

[dee-veyn]

verb (used with object)

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of devein¹

de- + vein

Example Sentences

As soon as you cook shrimp, cool them down, and peel/devein, if not already done.

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Peeled and deveined shrimp cost a bit more and may not be quite as intact, but save you time.

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Scorpion can be replaced with lobster or deveined shrimp, the cooks determine, while humble potatoes might make a decent stand-in for otherworldly invertatoes.

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

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

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