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Shrimp
Calories & nutrition facts
boiled
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 117 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 48%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 2.4 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 3840 mg 167%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 1 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.24 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 3 µg 125%
Minerals
- Calcium 320 mg 25%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 110 mg 26%
- Phosphorus 270 mg 22%
- Potassium 400 mg 9%
- Zinc 2.3 mg 21%
- Copper 1.9 mg 213%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 46 µg 84%
- Iodine 100 µg 67%
Similar foods
- Shrimp tempura189 kcal / 100 g
- Dried shrimp245 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp dumplingssteamed, cooked172 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded shrimpentree, fried308 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen shrimp73 kcal / 100 g
- Prawnsraw71 kcal / 100 g
- Langoustineboiled86 kcal / 100 g
- Purchased cooked king prawns68 kcal / 100 g
- Crabboiled129 kcal / 100 g
- Lobsterboiled90 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Shrimp
How do you cook shrimp without making them rubbery?
Pat them dry, then cook in a hot pan with a little oil for about 1–2 minutes per side, until opaque and just curled. Take them off the heat as soon as they are cooked; they keep cooking briefly in the residual heat.
How do you thaw frozen shrimp?
Thaw them overnight in the fridge, or put them in a sealed bag and submerge it in cold water for about 20–30 minutes. Drain and pat dry before cooking; don’t thaw them on the worktop.
How long can you keep shrimp in the fridge?
Keep raw shrimp covered in the coldest part of the fridge and use within 1–2 days of buying or thawing. Refrigerate cooked shrimp promptly and eat within 3 days.
What dishes can you make with shrimp?
Add them to prawn curry, paella, stir-fries or pasta with garlic, lemon and parsley. For a quick meal, toss cooked shrimp through hot noodles with ginger, spring onions and a little soy sauce.
Are shrimp and prawns the same thing?
The names are often used interchangeably in everyday cooking, though shrimp and prawns are different groups of crustaceans. In British food names, you’ll usually see “prawns” on menus and packets.
Can you eat shrimp raw?
Raw shrimp can carry harmful germs, so cook them until the flesh is opaque and firm throughout. If using shrimp in a dish that is served cold, cook them first and chill them promptly.
Can you be allergic to shrimp?
Yes. Shrimp are crustaceans, a common cause of shellfish allergy; avoid them if you have a known crustacean allergy, and don’t assume cooking makes them safe.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-245 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
