Description
Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Vannamei shrimp is the most important cultured crustacean species in the world. It can be farmed under various environmental conditions, including different salinity levels and geographical latitudes.
The Vannamei shrimp, with the scientific name Litopenaeus vannamei and the common name Whiteleg Shrimp, is native to the western coasts of Latin America in the Pacific Ocean, from Peru in the south to Mexico in the north.
Health Benefits of Shrimp
Shrimp offers numerous health benefits. The most important ones include:
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Improves brain function 
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Increases good cholesterol (HDL) 
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Helps with weight loss 
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Promotes healthy skin 
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Prevents hair loss 
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Strengthens vision 
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Supports fetal development 
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Improves thyroid function 
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Helps build strong bones 
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Has anti-cancer properties 
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Supports overall brain health 
Suggested Cooking Methods
Shrimp can be cooked in many different ways — such as in salads, grilled, fried, with rice, in cutlets, do piaza (onion-based), or ghalieh (southern-style shrimp stew).
Cleaned and deveined shrimp is an excellent choice for busy individuals.
You can find a detailed recipe for restaurant-style fried shrimp in the cooking section.
 
								 
								 
															
 
															 
								 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															
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