This jumbo shrimp is great for shrimp cocktail with each piece being 50% bigger than your average cocktail shrimp. If you want an even bigger splash, try our 16-20 shrimp for an even bigger shrimp cocktail.
Nutritional Value: Shrimp provide high quality protein, vitamins and minerals and are low in calorie and fat content. One 3 1/2-ounce serving of cooked (steamed or boiled) shrimp contains: 99 calories, 21 g protein, I g fat, 77 g water, 195 mg cholesterol, 66 RE vitamin A 39 mg calcium, 34 mg magnesium, 137 mg phosphorus, 182 mg potassium and 224 mg sodium.
Boiled or Steamed Shrimp
To "boil" shrimp, place them in a large pot of boiling water with 4 cups of water per pound of shrimp. Simmer 2-3 minutes for rock shrimp and 3-5 minutes for other species.