{"id":420517,"date":"2019-03-25T12:04:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T17:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=420517"},"modified":"2023-11-30T08:14:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T14:14:16","slug":"types-of-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/types-of-shrimp\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Choosing the Right Type of Shrimp for Your Recipes?"},"content":{"rendered":"America loves its shrimp\u2014just look at this wide variety of shrimp recipes<\/a>! And according to an in-depth investigation into America's love of this sweet yet savory crustacean by Consumer Reports<\/a>, Americans eat, on average, almost four pounds of shrimp per year. With many shellfish to sample, shopping for shrimp can be confusing. That's why we put together this handy guide for all the types of shrimp you might buy.\r\n\r\nEditor\u2019s Tip:<\/em>\u00a0You can buy deveined shrimp or learn\u00a0how to clean shrimp<\/a>\u00a0at home.\r\n

Farmed vs. Wild<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBefore we differentiate tiger prawns from rock shrimp, let's get into the basics of how shrimp comes to your supermarket. Shrimp is either farmed or caught out in the wild. According to Consumer Reports' investigation, it's best to shop for sustainably farmed or responsibly caught shrimp. This ensures that your shrimp makes its way to your table in an eco-friendly way. In general, follow these two guidelines:\r\n