When you buy shell-on shrimp, the vein may already have been removed by a machine. The bag will likely say "deveined" or "E-Z peel," but the telltale sign will be a slit down the back shell.

Devein the shrimp: Use a small, sharp knife to make an incision along the back of each shrimp, cutting through the shell, and remove the dark “vein.” Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and ...

Use fresh or frozen shrimp, extra points for peeling and deveining your own. They are to be sizzled in a generous amount of spicy butter sauce. Serve the shrimp with plain polenta, little roasted ...

Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and devein. Dissolve the tomato paste in the hot stock. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté over ...