Happy National Shrimp Day! What better time of year to celebrate this tasty crustacean? The weather is warm enough for shrimp on the grill, in a picnic salad, or as a party appetizer.
Don’t let the small size fool you, this seafood really pulls its weight in the nutrition department, packing 50% of your daily protein, as well as iron and omega-3s. It's also relatively low in fat and calories.
Shrimp cook in a flash and can be easily incorporated into dishes from a variety of global cuisines. So forget the shrimp cocktail and try one of these internationally inspired recipes today!
Grilled-Shrimp Souvlaki
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Shrimp and Mango Summer Rolls with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce
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Shrimp Roll
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Chopped Taco Salad with Shrimp
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Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
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