Shrimp
A shrimp (pl: shrimp (US) or shrimps (UK)) is a crustacean (a form of shellfish) with an elongated body and a primary swimming mode of locomotion – typically belonging to the Caridea or Dendrobranchiata of the decapod order; although some crustaceans outside of this order are also referred to as the “shrimp” we are going to use in this simple baked shrimp recipe.
More narrow definitions may be restricted to Caridea, to smaller species of either group or only the marine species. Under a broader definition, shrimp may be synonymous with prawn, covering stalk-eyed swimming crustaceans with long, narrow muscular tails (abdomens), long whiskers (antennae), and slender legs. Any small crustacean which resembles a shrimp tends to be called one. They swim forward by paddling with swimmerets on the underside of their abdomens. Although their escape response is typically repeated flicks with the tail driving them backward very quickly. Crabs and lobsters have strong walking legs, whereas shrimp have thin, fragile legs which they use primarily for perching
Shrimp Are Everywhere
Shrimp are widespread and abundant. There are thousands of species adapted to a wide range of habitats. They can be found feeding near the seafloor on most coasts and estuaries, as well as in rivers and lakes. To escape predators, some species flip off the seafloor and dive into the sediment. They usually live from one to seven years. Shrimp are often solitary, though they can form large schools during the spawning season.
They play important roles in the food chain and are an essential food source for larger animals ranging from fish to whales. The muscular tails of many shrimp are edible to humans, and they are widely caught and farmed for human consumption. Commercial shrimp species support an industry worth 50 billion dollars a year, and in 2010 the total commercial production of shrimp was nearly 7 million tonnes.
Shrimp Farming
Shrimp farming became more prevalent during the 1980s, particularly in China, and by 2007 the harvest from shrimp farms exceeded the capture of wild shrimp. There are significant issues with excessive bycatch when shrimp are captured in the wild, and with pollution damage done to estuaries when they are used to support shrimp farming. Many shrimp species are small as the term shrimp suggests, about 2 cm (0.79 in) long, but some shrimp exceed 25 cm (9.8 in). Larger shrimp are more likely to be targeted commercially and are often referred to as prawns, particularly in the Commonwealth of Nations and former British colonies.
Ingredients
1 stick butter
one lemon, sliced
1 pound fresh shrimp
1 envelope of Italian seasoning
Directions
To make this recipe for simple baked shrimp, start by, melting the stick of butter in a cookie sheet. Place the sliced lemon on top of the butter. Layer the shrimp on top of the cut pieces of lemon so it is not touching the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the shrimp with a pack of dried Italian seasoning. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
also, try; Brunch Shrimp recipe