Shrimp in shell

photo credit: krayker

Other Names:prawn

What is Shrimp in shell?

Shrimp are edible crustaceans of which there are hundreds of different species. Shrimp can live in warm or cold water. The most common varieties in the U.S. are caught in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans as well as the Gulf Coast. Gulf shrimp are some of the best quality and most desirable.

Substitute for Shrimp in shell

Most shrimp varieties can be used interchanably. You can also substitute craw fish for shrimp

Equivalents

1 pound cooked w/shell = 1 1/3 pounds uncooked, with shells
See chart below for sizing guide.

metric conversions →

Shellfish

Ingredients

100 o

Shrimp Size Categories

Shrimp are typically sized and sold per pound based on the following standards:

Size	Number per Pound
Colossal	10 or fewer per pound
Jumbo	11-15 per pound
Extra Large	16-20 per pound
Large	21-30 per pound
Medium	31-35 per pound
Small	36-45 per pound
Miniature	100 or more per pound

Nutrition Information For Shrimp in shell

Serving Size

1 medium

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 9mg

Sodium 9mg

Potassium

11g

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Shrimp in shell Recipes

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Chowder
Sweet and Sour Shrimp Chowder with lemongrass, chiles and tamarind.
Shrimp And Olive Pasta With Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese
This simple dish features fresh asparagus, olives and shrimp in a white wine sauce, tossed with rotini pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.
Kauai Shrimp and Heart of Palm Salad
Kauai Shrimp and Heart of Palm Salad. The recipe combines Kauai shrimp, oranges, fresh heart of palm, and olive oil. Both the shrimp and the heart of palm have very delicate flavor and the oranges brighten up the flavor.