Pink Shrimp

Farfantepenaeus duorarum

Also Known As

Spotted shrimp, Hopper, Pink spotted shrimp, Brown spotted shrimp, Grooved shrimp, Green shrimp, Pink night shrimp, Red shrimp, Skipper, Pushed shrimp

U.S. wild-caught pink shrimp is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Pink shrimp typically have a dark colored spot on each side between their third and fourth abdominal segments. Photo credit: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Shrimp trawler operating in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sea turtle escaping a shrimp net through a Turtle Excluder Device.

Facts

Availability

Year-round, with peaks in the winter.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas, but mainly from Florida. 

Taste

Flavorful and sweet.

Texture

Tender.

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

Pink 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

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