Shrimp

Shrimp are a variety of saltwater crustaceans. They have one of the highest nutrient contents when compared to other sea creatures, making them an excellent choice for seafood lovers. 

No matter the time of year, fresh shrimp are always a tasty source of protein and a healthy addition to your diet. This fresh seafood is versatile and can be used in a variety of seafood dishes — some light and tangy for the warmer months and others spicy and savory, consumed as comfort food on colder days. Either way, including fresh and frozen shrimp in your meals will introduce several irrefutable health benefits that make fish or shellfish even more enjoyable to eat on a regular basis. Enjoy the following advantages to your well-being.

• Shrimp are low in calories, carbs, and fat, making them a diet-friendly meat alternative.
• The high phosphorus content in shrimp assists in bone health and energy storage.
• Shrimp offer great levels of iodine, making it helpful to brain and thyroid functions.
• Like most fish, shrimp are a smart choice for getting your daily vitamin B-12 intake.
• Shrimp contains astaxanthin, an antioxidant that has been shown to limit inflammation.

Whether you are searching for large shrimp, headless options, or pre-peeled choices, we procure the very best fresh and frozen shrimp from around the world to deliver to your door. We ensure safe practices for our farmed shrimp, and our fresh wild shrimp for sale is always chilled to perfection in order to preserve its quality and taste. Our assortment includes farmed and wild, fresh and frozen, shell and no shell, headless, tailless, and several different counts.

If you have been to a fish market, you might have noticed that fresh and frozen shrimp are often sold not just by the pound, but by another number as well. This number is the count. U/12 refers to "under 12" meaning you will receive fewer than 12 shrimp per pound. 16/20 translates to 16 to 20 shrimp per pound.

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From the grill, fresh off the boat, frozen - you name it! Whatever your taste preference is in fresh or frozen shrimp, we've got a few ideas about how to cook them up just right. Check out our collection of shrimp recipes to inspire your next meal!