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Pink shrimp from Oregon

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Details About Pink shrimp from Oregon

a.k.a. Pandalus jordani, Ocean shrimp, Oregon shrimp, Pacific pink shrimp

Health Details

Adults and children can safely eat more than 4 meals per month
Low contaminant levels

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Eco Details

Effective management of the pink shrimp in Oregon waters limits the number of fishing vessels and prevents overfishing. Special nets greatly reduce the bycatch of depleted Pacific rockfish.

Nutritional Information

Serving = 100 g of raw edible food, wild species.

	Amount per serving
Calories	106 g
Total Fat	1.73 g
Total Protein	20.3 g
Omega-3	0 g
Cholesterol	152 mg
Sodium	148 mg

Source: USDA

More About Pink shrimp from Oregon

This coldwater shrimp is found from California to Alaska and changes sex from male to female after its first year of life.

Commercial Sources

Pink shrimp are caught in California, Oregon and Washington, with Oregon being the largest single source.

Capture Methods

Pink shrimp come from marine fisheries, not farms. They are caught with trawl nets over muddy bottoms.

Species Information

Pink shrimp

Buying & Eating Guide

Recipes

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic)

Chipotle chiles, cilantro and garlic impart Southwestern zest to succulent shrimp.
Southern Shrimp Stew

A savory fusion of Southern and Southwestern ingredients including okra and Poblano peppers.
Shrimp, Shellfish and Chinese Sausage with Jasmine Rice

The exotic flavors of lemongrass, curry and galangal infuse this quick and beautiful Asian-style paella.
Warm Seafood and Asian Vegetables with Spicy Ginger-Lime Dressing

The White Dog version of an exotic Vietnamese dish.
Shrimp and Grits Etouffe

A zesty melange of flavorful herbs and shrimp over yellow grits.
Spot Prawns with Garlic, Chiles, and Tomato Confit

Flavor and Texture

Shrimp has firm, mild, sweet-tasting flesh in tail and body. In general, cold-water shrimp are smaller and more succulent (they grow more slowly). Shrimp shells will change color when cooked.

Buying Tips

Shrimp is marketed in many forms: shelled or unshelled, raw or cooked, and fresh or frozen. Raw shrimp should smell of ocean, with no hint of ammonia. Cooked, shelled shrimp should be plump and firm. Fresh, uncooked shrimp should be cleaned under cool water and drained.

This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.