Shrimp is Big on Convenience

Poached, grilled, sautéed or broiled, we love shrimp in just about any dish, any time of year. But somehow serving shrimp during the winter holidays seems extra special — thankfully without extra work or worries when you buy it at Whole Foods Market.

Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp with Cocktail SaucePoached, grilled, sautéed or broiled, we love shrimp in just about any dish, any time of year. But somehow serving shrimp during the winter holidays seems extra special — thankfully without extra work or worries when you buy it at Whole Foods Market.

Holiday Recipes

Searching for an unexpected dish that will delight guests while the turkey finishes cooking? Think shrimp. Hoping for a dish that’s high on the wow factor and low on prep time? Think shrimp. Here are a few of our favorite shrimp recipes for entertaining:


Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup with Shrimp
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Everyday Recipes

Why wait for a special occasion for something so delicious? Shrimp is also a tasty shortcut for those in-between meals this holiday season. 

Cooking Tips

New to shrimp? We can help. Here are our top three tips for choosing and cooking shrimp:

  1. Shrimp size is expressed in the format of count per pound. Weight is affected not just by length/girth, but also by whether or not shrimp is peeled or has the heads/tails on. For example, 31/40 means there are approximately 31 to 40 shrimp per pound.

  2. Fresh shrimp should be kept refrigerated and cooked within two days; frozen can be kept in a sealed bag for up to 60 days in the freezer.

  3. Boil shrimp for approximately 4 to 6 minutes (depending on size) until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook; they will become tough.

Happy Shrimpsgiving…With a Side of Standards

Whole Foods Market Responsibly Farmed logo

Our shrimp standards are worthy of their own holiday…so we gave them one. Like all of the wild-caught seafood in our fresh cases, our wild-caught shrimp is rated either a “Best Choice” or “Good Alternative” by Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in a new tab and The Safina Center opens in a new tab. And we prohibit preservatives, which are commonly used on conventional shrimp.Choosing farmed? We’ve got you covered with shrimp that’s farmed responsibly, indicated by our Responsibly Farmed opens in a new tab logo which means the shrimp has been raised according to our strict Aquaculture Standards and third-party audited to ensure that the standards are being met. Our standards include:

  • No preservatives, no antibiotics, no land animal products in feed

  • Fully traceable from the farm to our seafood case

  • Farms all 3rd party audited

  • No conversions of sensitive ecosystems such as mangrove forests into shrimp farms

To maintain the delicious flavor of shrimp and nothing else, ours are flash frozen within hours of harvest — without preservatives. Some competitors may sell farmed shrimp cheaper, but it’s likely chemically treated.

Looking for another time-saving tip this holiday? With sweet and tender shrimp, our Responsibly Farmed Cooked Shrimp Platter is perfect for an elegant, instant appetizer. It includes our signature cocktail sauce with a horseradish kick. Many stores offer a shrimp platter as part of their online ordering selection opens in a new tab, and you can always pick one up in store.

What’s your favorite way to serve shrimp during the holidays? 

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