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U.S. Farmed Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei
U.S. farmed shrimp is a better choice than imported shrimp due to stricter environmental regulations and oversight. However, wild-caught Gulf shrimp or domestic farmed shrimp are preferred.
Farm-raisedTexas, USA, Florida, USA, Hawaii, USA
Sustainability Assessment
Choose U.S. farmed shrimp over imported when possible. U.S. farms have stricter environmental standards. Avoid imported farmed shrimp from Asia, which often has significant environmental and labor issues.
Health Benefits
- High in protein
- Low in calories and fat
- Good source of selenium
- Contains iodine
- Low in mercury
Cooking Tips
- 1Don't overcook - shrimp become rubbery
- 2Cook until just pink and curled
- 3Great for quick stir-fries
- 4Grill with garlic butter and herbs
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