Wild-Caught Shrimp Guide: Blue Shrimp, Spot Prawns & Pink Shrimp
Choose shrimp by the dish you want to make, then check the species, size and processing. A large raw shrimp for grilling and a small cooked salad shrimp need different handling, even when both are sold frozen.
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| Product | Condition and pack | Best uses |
|---|---|---|
| Wild blue Mexican shrimp | Frozen; 5 lb or 10 lb options | Scampi, skewers and sautéed shrimp |
| Frozen spot prawns | 4.4 lb total: two 2.2 lb boxes | Steaming, garlic butter and seafood pasta |
| Live Canadian spot prawns | 5 lb; highly perishable, subject to availability | Meals prepared promptly after delivery |
| Pacific pink shrimp meat | 5 lb; frozen, fully cooked and peeled | Chilled salads, sandwiches and finishing warm dishes |
Match the shrimp to the recipe
For a browned exterior, use raw shrimp, thaw as directed and pat dry before cooking. Cook in batches so the pan stays hot. For a cold salad, cooked pink shrimp save the separate cooking step: thaw in the refrigerator and drain well.
Try garlic-butter shrimp scampi, shrimp avocado salad or shrimp jambalaya. Cook rice, vegetables and sauces first when they take longer than the seafood. Add precooked shrimp near the end instead of following a raw-shrimp cooking time.
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What shrimp count means
A count such as 16/20 describes the approximate number of shrimp per pound in the specified product form. Lower numbers generally mean larger shrimp. Whole head-on, shell-on and peeled weights are not interchangeable. Compare pack weight and preparation as well as price; names such as jumbo are less useful than the actual count.
Wild-caught, farmed and sourcing claims
Wild-caught describes how shrimp are produced. It does not by itself prove better nutrition, absence of additives or a particular environmental rating. For either wild or farmed shrimp, the species, location, production method and supply-chain handling matter. Check the product label for origin, ingredients and any specific certification rather than assuming every shrimp fishery has the same practices.
Frozen versus live
Frozen products let you plan ahead; live spot prawns require a delivery-day preparation plan. Neither a live label nor freezing makes raw seafood risk-free. Our spot prawn guide explains the practical differences. For small cooked shrimp, read the Pacific pink shrimp guide.
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Ordering and delivery
Browse Shrimp & Prawns for current stock and pack options. Review shipping information and the options shown at checkout. Frozen products are described as frozen; live availability and delivery conditions are listed on the live product page.
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