Type of Shrimp

Brown Shrimp	Pink Shrimp	Royal Red	White Shrimp

Nutrition

Not only is shrimp America's favorite seafood, but it's also good for you. Shrimp is a very nutritious food, low in saturated fat and rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 B6, B12 and D. Each 3-ounce serving of Alabama Wild Shrimp contains 500 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids, proven to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Shrimp is a good source of selenium and tryptophan which induces DNA repair and blocks the production of cancer cells. Because Alabama Wild Shrimp are caught fresh from our coastal waters, they do not contain all the harmful chemicals that are found in many imported shrimp. The result? A fresher, healthier dish with better flavor. Here's what you'll find in a 3oz serving of Alabama Wild Shrimp:

25 grams of protein
1 gram of carbohydrates
1 gram of total fat
95 to 150 milligrams of cholesterol
90-100 calories

Selecting and Storing

Look for shrimp that are nice and firm with a uniform color throughout and a mild odor.

Keep fresh, raw shrimp in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to two days. Once cooked, shrimp can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two days. Frozen shrimp should not be kept in the freezer more than six months.