What Is the Black Line on Shrimp? Here’s What You Should Know Before Cooking

Shrimp are quick to cook, versatile, and easy to add to everything from pasta and rice to salads and stir-fries.

But if you’ve ever prepared raw shrimp, you may have noticed a dark line running along the back.

Some people immediately remove it. Others cook the shrimp without giving it a second thought.

So what exactly is that dark line—and should you remove it?

What Is the “Black Vein”?

Despite commonly being called a vein, the