Shrimp sizing can seem confusing: there are all these numbers . . . and what does jumbo actually mean? Here’s the lowdown.
Shrimp are sized using two numbers separated by a slash, something like 41/50 or 21/25. These numbers represent how many shrimp make a pound. So If you’ve got a 1-lb bag of “41/50 shrimp,” there should be 41 to 50 shrimp in that bag. Below is a handy reference chart for names, counts, and average weights.
Be sure to adjust your cook times accordingly, small shrimp cook almost instantly, and super colossal shrimp take their time.
Shrimp are sized using two numbers separated by a slash, something like 41/50 or 21/25. These numbers represent how many shrimp make a pound. So If you’ve got a 1-lb bag of “41/50 shrimp,” there should be 41 to 50 shrimp in that bag. Below is a handy reference chart for names, counts, and average weights.
Be sure to adjust your cook times accordingly, small shrimp cook almost instantly, and super colossal shrimp take their time.
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