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a small utensil to gently lift the line and pull it away.

Rinse if necessary

Quickly rinse the shrimp under cold running water if there is any remaining grit, then pat it dry.šŸ‘©ā€šŸ³ Is Deveining Always Necessary?

Not necessarily.

Whether you devein shrimp can depend on the size of the shrimp, how it was prepared, and your personal preference.

With very small shrimp, the digestive tract may be difficult to notice and remove.

Withlarger shrimp, however, the dark line is usually much more visible, making removal easier and more worthwhile.