10 Fun Facts About Shrimp

10 Fun Facts About Shrimp

1. The average shrimp has 10 legs.

2. Shrimp that is broiled or sautéed in butter or garlic are called “scampi”.

3. There are .27 grams of healthy omega-3 acids per serving in shrimp.

4. The average size shrimp is about 6 inches.

5. Shrimp can live up to 6 years.

6. There is about 18 grams of protein in three ounces of shrimp.

7. Shrimp is an excellent source of selenium and vitamins D and B12.

8. The longest shrimp on record measured 16 inches.

9. Americans eat approximately one billion pounds of shrimp per year.

10. There are over 128 species of shrimp.

At Half Wall in New Smyrna Beach and Deland, we serve a fried golden brown shrimp appetizer with cocktail sauce or mango chutney and we offer the choice of grilled shrimp to add to one of our salads. Also popular is our Boom Boom Shrimp – topped with cilantro with a side of spicy boom-boom sauce for dipping. Stop on in and enjoy one of these while you remember some of these shrimp fun facts!