Shrimp is low in calories, has no fat or carbs and is high in protein. A 3-ounce serving of shrimp has a whopping 20 grams of protein. Shrimp also has a plethora of nutrients<\/a> in it, including selenium, iodine, zinc, copper, vitamin B12 and omega-3s. It even contains the antioxidant astaxanthin.<\/p> The confusion about whether shrimp is healthy comes in regarding its cholesterol content<\/a>. That same 3-ounce serving of shrimp has 161 mg of cholesterol. But we now know that dietary cholesterol—the cholesterol that you get from the food you eat—doesn't have as much impact on the cholesterol in our blood as we once thought. We also know that saturated fat might have a bigger impact on our cholesterol levels. Since shrimp has no saturated fat, it probably won't impact your cholesterol levels when eaten in moderation.<\/p>"
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"name": "What size shrimp should I use for this recipe?",
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"text": " The best way to buy shrimp is by the number needed to make 1 pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra-large," are not standardized, so to get the size you want, order by the count per pound. For example, "16-20 count" means there will be 16 to 20 shrimp in a pound. The smaller the count number, the bigger the shrimp. For convenience, use frozen cooked shrimp. Defrost them in the refrigerator overnight and pat dry before using.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How should I serve Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp?",
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"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Serve lemon-garlic marinated shrimp at your next dinner party<\/a> alongside other easy appetizers, like 5-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-Ups<\/a>, Caprese Skewers<\/a>, Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam<\/a> and Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers<\/a>. Add marinated shrimp to your favorite leafy green salad<\/a> or pasta salad for a delicious weeknight meal.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How long can you marinate the shrimp?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " You can marinate the shrimp in an airtight container for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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