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QuestionHow do you remove prawn veins?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerUse 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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QuestionWhat is the vein on the underside of a prawn?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThe 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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QuestionHow can you tell if prawns are fresh?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerFresh 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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QuestionIs 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.Community AnswerI 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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QuestionAre legs and tails of king prawns edible?Maggie PetersonCommunity AnswerNo, the legs and tail of king prawns are not edible, in that they will not digest easily.
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