A Simple Guide to Shrimp Sizes & Counts per Pound

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Shrimp are available in a wide variety of sizes, each suited for specific kinds of dishes.  This guide will help you understand the basics of shrimp sizes and how different sizes are used in cooking.

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READING SHRIMP SIZES

Shrimp are labeled by the number of pieces in a pound. For example 16/20 on a label means there are 16 to 20 shrimp in one pound.

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GENERAL RULE

Shrimp sizes can sometimes vary slightly by region and supplier, but as a general rule: the smaller the number, the bigger the shrimp!

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COMMMON SHRIMP SIZES (AT THE GROCERY STORE)

Jumbo - 21 to 25 per pound Large - 31 to 40 per pound Medium - 41 to 50 per pound Small - 51 to 60 per pound Tiny - 71+ per pound

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BEST USES FOR  JUMBO SHRIMP

Peel & eat,  stand-alone entreés Common dishes: Shrimp cocktail, fried shrimp, coconut shrimp

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The main attraction in pasta, stir-fries, tacos, soups  Common dishes: Shrimp cocktail, boils, tacos, shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, shrimp pasta

BEST USES FOR  LARGE/MEDIUM SHRIMP

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Integrated into dishes like salads, pastes, fillings Common dishes: Shrimp tacos, salads, shrimp rolls, popcorn shrimp

BEST USES FOR  SmALL/TINY SHRIMP

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