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Enjoy these healthy and delicious shrimp recipes from EatingWell.

Once viewed as a decadent luxury reserved for special occasions, shrimp is now the most consumed seafood in the United States. It’s no wonder: a 3-ounce serving of cooked shrimp has less than 85 calories, only 1.5 grams of fat (0 grams saturated fat) and plenty of lean protein, about 18 grams. And, although shrimp has more dietary cholesterol than most other seafood, in the last decade scientists have proved that, generally, dietary cholesterol does not elevate blood cholesterol—saturated fat does. But when restaurants drench shrimp in butter or batter and deep-fry it, it goes from good to bad in a hurry. These healthy, delicious recipes keep shrimp’s reputation in the pink.

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Healthy Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

• Caramelized Onion & Shrimp Bruschetta
• Shrimp & Avocado Canapes
• Scallop & Shrimp Dumplings
• Shrimp-Filled Spring Rolls
• Shrimp Paulista
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Healthy Shrimp Main Dish Recipes

• A Gilding of Shrimp & Saffron Rice
• Cilantro-Lime Shrimp & Plum Kebabs
• Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables
• Linguine with Grilled Shrimp & Black Olives
• New England Fried Shrimp
• Pad Thai
• Shrimp Veracruzana
• Shrimp & Cheddar Grits
• Shrimp & Shiitake Stir-Fry
• Shrimp, Asparagus & Pesto Fettuccine
• Shrimp Banh Mi
• Shrimp Caesar
• Shrimp Creole
• Shrimp Po' Boy
• Shrimp with Broccoli
• Shrimp with Mango & Basil
• Sichuan-Style Shrimp
• South Pacific Shrimp
• Summer Paella
• Warm Shrimp & Arugula Salad
• Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

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Tips on Buying and Thawing Shrimp

Shopping for Shrimp

Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, “21-25 count” means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as “large” or “extra large,” are not standardized, so to be sure you’re getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound.

Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can’t find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America—it’s more likely to be sustainably caught.

A Quick Thaw

Individually quick-frozen shrimp, sold in resealable bags, are convenient to keep in your freezer. Thaw in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. If you’re in a hurry, place shrimp in a colander under cold running water until thawed.

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