
Farfantepenaeus aztecus
Also Known As
Brownies, Green lake shrimp, Red shrimp, Redtail shrimp, Golden shrimp, Native shrimp, Summer shrimp
U.S. wild-caught brown shrimp is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Year-round, with peaks in the summer. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas. |
Taste |
Flavorful and sweet. Brown shrimp sometimes have a slight iodine taste. |
Texture |
Firm. |
Color |
Raw shrimp meat is translucent pink to gray. When cooked, their shells are pinkish-red and their meat is pearly white with pink and red shadings. |
Health Benefits |
Shrimp is low in saturated fat and is a very good source of protein, selenium, and vitamin B12. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 106 |
Protein | 20.31 g |
Fat, total | 1.73 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.328 g |
Carbohydrate | 0.91 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 152 mg |
Selenium | 38 mcg |
Sodium | 148 mg |