a vein, the dark line along the back of a shrimp is
actually its digestive tract.
It can contain digested food as well as tiny amounts of sand or grit.
That doesnāt necessarily mean the shrimp is unsafe to eat if the line is left intact, but it can sometimes affect the eating experience.
š½ļø Why Do People Remove It?
One of the biggest reasons is texture and taste.
Depending on the shrimp and
