How many pounds of shrimp to feed 9 people?

It typically takes about 1/2 to 1 pound of shrimp per person, depending on the size of the shrimp and how hungry the guests are. If the shrimp are small, you may want to get closer to 1 pound per person. If they are large, you may get by with 1/2 pound per person. Since you have 9 people, you can calculate the amount of shrimp you need as:

- 9 people * 0.5 pound/person = 4.5 pounds

- 9 people * 1.0 pound/person = 9.0 pounds

Therefore, you will need between 4.5 and 9.0 pounds of shrimp to feed 9 people, depending on the size of the shrimp and the appetites of your guests.