Shrimp Sizes (How Many Shrimp in a Pound)
There are many ways of describing shrimp sizes such as jumbo, large or medium as well as with counts such as 21-25 or 26-30. Here we explain the differences and how to choose the right shrimp for your recipe. Shrimp Sizes We often hear shrimp called “jumbo”, “large”, “medium” or “small”. However, since shrimp sizes aren’t standardized, a “jumbo” sized shrimp might have different sizes at different stores. This creates some challenges when following recipes since larger shrimp require more cooking time . To solve this problem, shrimp are sized according to the weight in the U.S., and a count is used to indicate how many shrimp are in one pound. Shrimp counts are a more accurate way to calculate how many shrimp you need for your recipe. How Many Shrimp in a Pound The other confusing thing is that the larger the count, the smaller the shrimp ! Huge shrimp may count 10 per pound, while very small shrimp count 60 per pound. When reading shrimp package labels, you’ll see numbers li...