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Shrimp and Prawns: Your Healthy Seafood Choice

Shrimps or prawns are one of the most popular seafood consumed around the world.  These flavorful creatures can turn into tasty treats on their own even in the simplest form of cooking.  You can just steam, boil or grill them with just a dash of salt and pepper and you’re ready to serve.  

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This easy to prepare seafood is high in protein, low in fat and calories, and packed with Omega-3 which makes it a good alternative for chicken, pork or beef.  Health conscious individuals can enjoy shrimp or prawn dishes without the guilt. 

Eating shrimps or prawns promotes healthy skin and helps you maintain healthy bones and teeth. It is loaded with vitamins like iron, zinc, vitamin B12, Vitamin D, iodine, potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium.  

There are a lot of ways to enjoy your shrimp.  You can serve it hot or cold as appetizers in your salad or soup, coat it with flour to make a tempura, sauté it in garlic butter, put it in your rice dishes, bake it and a lot more.  

With the numerous dishes you can create with shrimps and prawns, this versatile seafood makes your eating habit healthy and interesting.  

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