How many shrimp are in 8 oz?

You can't determine how many shrimp are in 8 ounces without knowing the size of the shrimp. Here's why:

* Shrimp sizes vary greatly: Shrimp are sold in different sizes, often categorized by "count" per pound. For example:

* Jumbo shrimp: Might have 10-15 shrimp per pound

* Large shrimp: Might have 16-20 shrimp per pound

* Medium shrimp: Might have 21-25 shrimp per pound

* Small shrimp: Might have 31-40 shrimp per pound

To figure out how many shrimp are in 8 ounces, you need to:

1. Know the shrimp size: Check the packaging or ask your seafood vendor for the "count" per pound.

2. Calculate the number of shrimp per ounce: Divide the count per pound by 16 (since there are 16 ounces in a pound).

3. Multiply by 8: Multiply the number of shrimp per ounce by 8 to find the total number of shrimp in 8 ounces.

Example:

If you have "medium" shrimp that are 21-25 shrimp per pound, let's assume they are 23 shrimp per pound.

1. Shrimp per ounce: 23 shrimp / 16 ounces = 1.44 shrimp per ounce (approximately)

2. Shrimp in 8 ounces: 1.44 shrimp/ounce * 8 ounces = 11.52 shrimp (approximately)

Therefore, you would have roughly 11-12 medium shrimp in 8 ounces.