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    How do you remove prawn veins?
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    Use a sharp kitchen knife to make a slit along the back of the prawn, then gently pry the vein up and out with the tip of the knife. You can also hook a toothpick under the vein to pull it out.
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    What is the vein on the underside of a prawn?
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    The prawn has a central artery as well as a nerve cord (equivalent to the spinal cord in a vertebrate) along the bottom of its body.
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    How can you tell if prawns are fresh?
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    Fresh prawns should have a mild smell. If you notice an ammonia smell, that means they’ve gone bad. They should also be firm and should not have a slimy texture or be limp or falling apart. Don’t buy prawns that have black spots on their heads or bodies.
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    Is it acceptable to use my hands to do this when, say, eating paella out with company? It seems rude to use my hands instead of fork/knife.
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    I think it depends on what company you have. Friends and family -- hands; someone you're trying to impress or a first date -- knife and fork.
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    Are legs and tails of king prawns edible?
    Maggie Peterson
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    No, the legs and tail of king prawns are not edible, in that they will not digest easily.
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