Scientific Name: Caridea
Shrimps, as what we call them in general, are decapod crustaceans. They have 10 legs and 10 swimmerets, thus the term deca. Shrimps are the smaller cousins of their family and their exoskeleton are thinner compared to other crustaceans. They grow about 24 centimeters in length and can be found on the seafloors. Shrimps have thin antennae, slender legs and a muscular tail. They have many different species and tropical Shrimps tend to be more colorful compared to the sea water Shrimps. The body or the tail of the Shrimp is usually grayish nearly transparent that will turn white with pink when cooked. They live about 6-7 years and they have about 16 different stages of development from egg to adulthood.
They have an excellent source of selenium, copper and astaxanthin (an anti-inflammatory carotenoid nutrient) but too much eating of Shrimps can really cause heart failure diseases.
Scampi is one of the most popular dishes that has to do with Shrimps and this is usually served in garlic butter. There are lots of different dishes that can be made using Shrimps like Creamy Shrimp Casserole, Grilled Shrimps and the famous Marinara Pasta.
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