Shrimp

The most popular of all seafood, shrimp (also known as Penaeidae) has pleased the palette of seafood lovers for centuries. The delectable little decapods can be found all around the world in both fresh and salt water. The larger shrimp found in today’s marketplace are usually from tropical climates, while the smaller ones tend to come from colder waters. Shrimp are a swimming species with a sleek body. They have 10 jointed legs on the thorax and well developed paddle-like limbs on the abdomen. Shrimp are generally two to three inches long, though some species can grow up to nine inches.

As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium and protein. A variety of cultures share different recipes or ways of preparing shrimp. To numerous to name them all, some of the most popular dishes are shrimp kebabs, shrimp cocktail, shrimp gumbo and stir fried shrimp. While there are various ways to prepare shrimp, boiling it in salted water for a few minutes is the preferred method for smaller ones. Shrimp can also be split (or butterflied) and broiled with butter and garlic for a delicious dish.

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