#shrimp

#shrimp

When it comes to the list of the most popular seafood in the U.S., shrimp is far and away the most consumed. While we tend to think of seafood as coming from saltwater oceans, this list also includes freshwater fish, clams and shrimp. It's true that most of shrimp we eat comes from saltwater habitats, but freshwater shrimp has its place at the table. Setting aside the distinction between shrimp and prawns, there are some key differences between freshwater and saltwater shrimp that you should know.

"Shrimps is bugs" all over the city: Thank you for leading me to this rabbithole of scientific and taxonomic discovery.

Lightning fast to cook and always satisfying to eat, shrimp is a hero in the kitchen and, if there's a stash in the freezer, it can be dinner any night of the week. Best of all, it has so much range, standing on its own in a delicious shrimp cocktail, pairing beautifully with a rich sauce or cozying up to vegetables, rice, grits or pasta.

Made these for my husband's birthday and they were a big hit! I have a huge herb garden, and I love using fresh herbs in just about everything I cook. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does!

Carla Hall highlights that leaving the tails on shrimp improves presentation for dishes like barbecue shrimp, allowing easier handling and dipping into sauces.

The easy recipe for fried shrimp patties served burger-like on a squishy bun satisfied my craving for the seafood. It's easy to pull together in about 20 minutes.

Seafood is an excellent protein source, providing omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins, crucial for muscle function, tissue repair, and immune health.