Shrimp [or shrimps, as we say down here] Sizes & Uses

Shrimps are supposed to be labeled and, generally speaking, the larger the number the smaller the shrimp per pound… Here’s a guide to sizes and average counts per pound:

Size No./Pound Recommended Uses

Colassal 10 or less Grill, poach, roast, butterfly/stuff

Jumbo 11 - 15 Grill, poach, roast, butterfly/stuff

Extra Large 16 - 20 Scampi, grill, boil/peel & eat, sauté

Large 21 - 30 Best value for peeling & all cooking

Medium 31 - 35 Gumbo, curry, cocktail, stir-fry, etc.

Small 36 - 45 Salad, stir-fry, taco, spring roll, etc.

Miniature ~ 100 Salad, appetizer

[Bay or Salad Shrimp]