Can You Eat Shrimp During Lent? Rules, History, and Recipes
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According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, abstinence from meat is required on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent for Catholics aged 14 and older. However, this abstinence applies only to the flesh of warm-blooded animals, allowing seafood like shrimp to be a popular and compliant meal option.
