That Dark Line on Your Shrimp: What It Is and Whether You Should Remove It

Here’s your simple rule of thumb:

Small shrimp? Don’t bother.

Large shrimp? Take the 30 seconds to remove it.

Cooking for company? Devein for presentation.

Just cooking for yourself? Do whatever you feel like.

No one’s judging. And now you know the truth about what’s really in that dark line.