Tag: Shrimp counts

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a standard serving of cooked seafood, including shrimp, is 3 ounces. However, this simple weight measure can represent a vastly different number of individual shrimp, depending on their size.

Industry standards show that 'small' shrimp typically fall into the 51/60 or 71/90 count category, meaning that you get between 51 and 90 shrimp per pound. A single small shrimp, therefore, averages out to a weight between 0.17 and 0.23 ounces. Understanding this sizing is crucial for accurate recipe preparation and portion control, taking the guesswork out of your seafood shopping.