Calories in scarlet shrimp
A typical serving of scarlet shrimp provides about 126 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 2 large pieces (120 g)
Per 100 g
| Calories | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
A premium crustacean with an intense red color even when raw, valued for its large size and the powerful flavor of its head juices. It is a gastronomic jewel of Spanish coasts.
Nutritional benefits
- High iron content
- Provides iodine necessary for metabolism
- Excellent protein density
How to prepare it
- 1.Griddled with coarse sea salt
- 2.Use the head for intense seafood broths
- 3.Very thin carpaccio of the tail
Lighter alternatives
Moderate consumption of head juices if you have high uric acid levels.
Frequently asked questions
Why are they so red?
Their color is natural and persistent due to their diet and depth, unlike other crustaceans that only turn red when cooked.
Should you eat the head?
Gastronomically it is the most valued part for its juice, though nutritionally it concentrates more cholesterol and cadmium.
How to distinguish it from large prawns?
Scarlet shrimp are much redder, larger, and their heads are notably longer and more flavorful.