safer to throw them away.
Should You Always Remove It?
That’s really up to you.
If you’re making a casual weeknight dinner, leaving the digestive tract intact may save a little preparation time.
If you’re serving shrimp to guests or prefer a cleaner appearance and texture, deveining is easy enough to do.
The important thing to remember is that the black line isn’t a mysterious toxin. It’s part of the shrimp’s digestive system, and removing it is mostly a matter of preference.
The Bottom Line
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