Shrimp
are an excellent source of high-quality protein
and are low in fat. Shrimp are easily prepared by
the following methods: boiled, broiled, baked, grilled
or fried. Store fresh shrimp in the refrigerator
at 32-38 degrees F and use within two days or store
in freezer at 0 degree F and use within six months.
Thaw shrimp in the refrigerator or under cold running
water.
Shrimp are sized and sold by count (number of shrimp
per pound) either whole or headless. For example,
headless shrimp of 16-20 count means there are 16
to 20 headless shrimp per pound. Counts for headless
shrimp range from under 10 (the largest shrimp)
to 300-500 (the smallest).
Shrimp are an excellent source of high-quality protein
and are low in fat. Shrimp are easily prepared by
the following methods: boiled, broiled, baked, grilled
or fried. Store fresh shrimp in the refrigerator
at 32-38 degrees F and use within two days or store
in freezer at 0 degree F and use within six months.
Thaw shrimp in the refrigerator or under cold running
water.
Approximate nutritional values for 4 ounces (114
grams) of raw, edible portion: calories--120; calories
from fat--15; total fat--1.5 grams; saturated fat--0
gram; cholesterol--155 milligrams; sodium-- 170
milligrams; total carbohydrate--0 gram; protein--23
grams; calcium--6% DV*; iron--8% DV.
*DV means Daily Value. |
