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SMART SHOPPING: Shrimp sizes

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Shrimp are sold by size (small, medium, large, and so on) as well as by the number needed to make 1 pound, usually given in a range. Choosing shrimp by the numerical rating is more accurate than choosing them by the size label, which varies from store to store. Here’s how the two sizing systems generally compare.

 

Size: Colossal
Count per Pound: under 12

 

Size: Extra-Jumbo
Count per Pound: under 15

 

Size: Jumbo
Count per Pound: 16 to 20

 

Size: Extra-Large
Count per Pound: 21 to 25

 

Size: Large
Count per Pound: 26 to 30

 

Size: Medium-Large
Count per Pound: 31 to 40

 

Size: Medium
Count per Pound: 41 to 50

 

Size: Small
Count per Pound: 51 to 60