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Northern shrimp is an extremely flavorful product. It boasts a firm, crisp texture and exquisitely delicate flavor. Its flesh is pink on the outside and white on the inside. Northern shrimp is a superior quality product that is eaten whole and prepared both raw and cooked. It can be used as a substitute for other crustaceans in most recipes.
General Information
Northern shrimp is a small crustacean that lives along the deep trenches of the St. Lawrence River. It lives at depths of between 150 m and 300 m where the temperature stays between 4ºC and 6ºC. Northern shrimp are one of the most heavily fished species in Quebec and are caught from April to December.
Nutritional Value
Per 100 g of steamed shrimp meat
Northern shrimp are highly nutritious and are an excellent source of
essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus,
magnesium, and iodine.
| Energy : |
91 calories (380 kj) |
| Proteins : |
18 g |
| Fat : |
1 g |
| Cholesterol : |
152 mg |
| Carbohydrates : |
2 g |
| Sodium : |
140 mg |
| Potassium : |
200 mg |
| Calcium : |
63 mg |
| Omega-3 Acids : |
0,5 g |
Source: MAPAQ & Agriculture agroalimentaire Canada
Suggestions: One thing to keep in mind when preparing Northern shrimp
is to be creative! Northern shrimp are great in a multitude of dishes
such as Coquilles St-Jacques, pizza, skewers, sandwiches, shrimp rolls,
crepes, salads, puff pastries, rice, pasta, and much more! You can also
eat them on their own to fully appreciate their flavor.
Sizes
- Fresh shrimp, cooked whole
1 X 4.54 kg
1 X 11.34 kg
- Fresh shrimp, prepared
1 X 4,54 kg
- Frozen shrimp, prepared
90-125; 125-175; 300-400; 400+
6 X 2.27 kg
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