What Makes Great Shrimp? It's More Than Just Size

When choosing shrimp, size often gets the most attention. But a great shrimp experience involves much more than the count on the package.

What to Look For

• Appearance - A clean, appealing and consistent appearance appropriate to the species and product.
• Texture - The right texture matters whether shrimp is grilled, sauteed, incorporated into pasta or served as an appetizer.
• Consistency - Uniform sizing helps with cooking, portioning and presentation.
• The Right Format - Raw or cooked, peeled or shell-on, tail-on or tail-off - the best choice depends on the application.
• Handling & Cold Chain - Proper freezing, storage and temperature management throughout the supply chain are important to maintaining frozen shrimp quality.

Great shrimp isn't defined by one characteristic. It's the combination of the right species, size, specification, handling and application. At The Big Prawn, three decades of shrimp industry experience shape the way we approach shrimp - from source to supply.