It also takes over in the imagined recipes for other crustaceans. Rich in protein, vitamin B12 and niacin, this small crustacean low in saturated fat deserves its place on your plate. Even though it is This photo shows the difference between calibres. Here are mixed raw shrimp (13-15, caliber: colossal), raw and shelled (90-110, caliber: small), raw (16-20, size: very large), cooked culture (70-90, caliber: small) as well as shrimp cooked and shelled (21-25, size: very large).

Here are some tips to make sure your dish does not fall into the water:

If you choose to go directly to the fish market to buy your shrimp, consider several details: the best shrimp are the firmest and those that emit a good smell of sea .

If the shrimp offered to you are slimy and flaccid or if their body does not stick to their shell, refuse them! Similarly for shrimps that have a bad smell or black spots, it is better not to buy them.

-If you choose frozen shrimp , make sure that they are not dried out or covered with frost. If the package you select seems a bit thawed, choose another one.

Also know that it is best to defrost shrimp in the refrigerator.

Shrimps can be kept for a maximum of 2 days in the refrigerator and 1 month in the freezer to avoid any health risks. From the Seafood Retailers Australia this is important now.

What you need to know is that the freshest shrimp are sometimes sold frozen. Amazing indeed, but in reality, once the shrimp are fished, they are directly frozen to keep a maximum of freshness. Those sold by your fishmonger are in fact thawed and left in the open air, while those sold frozen have not had the opportunity to defrost. They are better and often less expensive.


About the Company: Founded in 2008, Casula Fish Market is a privately owned family business that has been operating for over 10 years. The owners are actively involved in running the business on a day to day basis, working hard ensuring the company’s values and professional culture resulting in the customers experiencing a high degree of customer care and focus. The initial establishment came from our love and passion for fishing.