JUMBO EZ Peel Shrimp
From: $31.98
These suckers are HUGE!
Similar in size to a small lobster, with delicious shrimp flavor.
FARMED PRODUCT OF: India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam.
EZ PEEL
2 POUND PACKAGE
MULTIPLE SIZES AVAILABLE
Flavor Profile
Our Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp are Freshwater Shrimp, which are extremely mild in taste and moderate in texture, due to their high water content. Similar in taste to lobster, Jumbo EZ Peels are often marketed as “baby” lobster due to their large size.
Most freshwater shrimp available in the US are aqua cultured in India, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Shrimp Sizing
The numbers attached to the shrimp description are called the “count,” which represents the number of individual shrimp that make up one pound. For instance, “16-20” means there are between 16 and 20 shrimp in one pound. Most of our shrimp comes in two pound bags, so there would be 36 to 40 shrimp in a two pound bag.
If a single number is accompanied by a U, there are “under” that many shrimp in one pound. I.e. U15 shrimp have under 15 shrimp per pound. They can also be listed as a 13-15 count.
Finally, as the numbers decrease, the size of the shrimp increase. Our 350-500 shrimp are tiny salad shrimp and the 2-4 shrimp are our jumbos. Large shrimp are often referred to as Prawns.
Forms of Shrimp
Shrimp processing affects how the consumer is best able to prepare, cook, and serve shrimp. See the terminology below to determine what best fits your needs.
P&D Peeled & deveined, shell and vein (digestive track)removed. Tail on or off.
TAIL ON Headless, peeled & deveined shrimp in which the tail has not been removed.
TAIL OFF Headless, peeled & deveined shrimp in which the tail has been removed.
EZ PEEL Deveined with the shell on. Maintains moisture and flavor when grilling shrimp.
HEADLESS, SHELL ON Only the head has been removed, leaving the shell and tail attached
HEAD ON Head, shell and tail on
BUTTERFLIED The shell and digestive track have been removed and a deep cut has been made that “butterflies” the shrimp without splitting it in two pieces. Typically breaded shrimp.
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Cooking Tips & Recipes
The best cooking methods for Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp are baking, broiling, and grilling. Leaving shells on while grilling helps protect shrimp, keeping them moist.
Remember – don’t let the large size of these shrimp trick you into over cooking. Grill 3-4 minutes per side, or until shells turn pink and shrimp are opaque.
