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Pounds of shrimp per person?
Posted on 4/22/08 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 4/22/08 at 7:35 pm
The old rule for crawfish is 3-5 lbs. per person. But what is the unwritten rule for lbs. per person for shrimp.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 7:46 pm to Twelve
I would say same range. remeber you don't lose as much shell weight with shrimp, so more actual in your mouth per pound, so around 3 per person should be right.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 7:59 pm to GEAUXSCHOONER
depends on how you are cooking them...3 pounds of fried shrimp is a shite load. I would go with 2 and I think you may still have left overs. Are you having side dishes?
Posted on 4/22/08 at 8:32 pm to TrueTiger07
I am a big eater and 1 1/2 pounds of boiled shrimp (head on) is all it takes for me with some corn and potatoes
Posted on 4/22/08 at 8:39 pm to TrueTiger07
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around 3 per person should be right.
HELL NO!!!
1 to 1.5 pounds head on shrimp is a decent amount.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 8:40 pm to BallyHOO
around 1 pound a person I would say.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 8:41 pm to booga
1-2 depending on size.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 9:14 pm to tke_swamprat
3 lbs if I'm coming over 
Posted on 4/22/08 at 9:24 pm to Lithium
1-1.5. They are very different from crawfish as stated above, though your crawfish count seems low to me.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 9:36 pm to Gris Gris
These are a bunch of Texans, some of whom have never eaten a crawfish.
Posted on 4/22/08 at 11:19 pm to Twelve
okay, I understand now.
Do you think they will "peel and eat" a lot of shrimp? That's probably the question in judging the amount, since you're not serving it to "seasoned" peelers.
Do you think they will "peel and eat" a lot of shrimp? That's probably the question in judging the amount, since you're not serving it to "seasoned" peelers.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 12:54 pm to Gris Gris
3lbs would just be glutinous. 1.5LBs is more than enough for the average person.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 2:13 pm to DeafValley
I do a lot of catering with 1 lb of shrimp its like eating a 12 oz steak. 1.5lbs is a great number if that is all you are serving.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 3:13 pm to Twelve
quote:It matters on whether Chen is going to be there or not.
The old rule for crawfish is 3-5 lbs. per person. But what is the unwritten rule for lbs. per person for shrimp.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 3:24 pm to donut
for the average person 1 lb. shrimp.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 3:30 pm to RiverRoadTiger
ok, I wasn't thinking right when i said 3 lbs of shrimp. but this baton rouge rasised Texan will out eat all you mofos when it comes to crawfish or shrimp. and i have ate 3 lbs boiled shrimp and still had room for more beer. so take that.
but i am sure ya'll cook em better.
but i am sure ya'll cook em better.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 7:10 pm to Twelve
I'm the guy who makes the boiled shrimp at all the family get togethers. One pound per person is enough and you will have leftovers unless your family is morbidly obese.
Posted on 4/23/08 at 8:17 pm to Zach
I bought 3 pounds of large boiled shrimp (no heads). Hubby and I ate maybe 1.5 pounds together. The next night 3 of of ate at still had about 10 shrimp left over. And I didn't think it would be enough for me!
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