What is the best size shrimp for a shrimp boil?

Q: What's the best size lobster tail?

5oz to 12ozYou want to cook right away once thawed. Look for lobster tails ranging from 5oz to 12oz. These are smaller tails , and are the prime size for getting a good amount of meat and a quality taste and texture with lobster tails . Buy from a reputable place.

Q: What are the different sizes of scallops?

Available year-round, sea scallops are sorted and marketed by size , with the most popular about 1 to 112 inches in diameter and 34 to 1 inch high. They range as large as U-5s (5 per pound) and as small as 40/50 count..

Q: What size lobster is best?

If you are throwing a large lobster bake or want to keep cost per person affordable, your best bet is to start with 1 ? lb. (550-650g) lobsters , also know as "quarters". These lobsters are a good size and are usually more plentiful than the larger lobsters ..

Q: What does a serving size of salmon look like?

With a rich source of protein, salmon should be eaten suitably. Normally, a serving of salmon weighs 2 or 3 ounces. A steak of salmon is parallel 2 servings, which weighs about 4 or 6 ounces..

Chef's answer

26-30 countThe size of the shrimp will vary according to personal preference.

Frequently asked Questions 🎓

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What size is a large lobster tail?

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,,When planning menus many of our customers ask how fresh frozen lobster tails equate to the size of a live lobster tail - the following is our rule of thumb: ,4/5 oz ....

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What's the best size lobster tail?

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5oz to 12ozYou want to cook right away once thawed. Look for lobster tails ranging from 5oz to 12oz. These are smaller tails, and are the prime size for getting a good amount of meat and a quality taste and texture with lobster tails. Buy from a reputable place.

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What are the different sizes of scallops?

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Available year-round, sea scallops are sorted and marketed by size, with the most popular about 1 to 112 inches in diameter and 34 to 1 inch high. They range as large as U-5s (5 per pound) and as small as 40/50 count..

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What size lobster is best?

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If you are throwing a large lobster bake or want to keep cost per person affordable, your best bet is to start with 1 ? lb. (550-650g) lobsters, also know as "quarters". These lobsters are a good size and are usually more plentiful than the larger lobsters..

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What is a good size lobster to eat?

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With a yield of around 30 to 40%, you should plan on about on 1 1/2-pound lobster per person, giving you 6 to 8 ounces of actual meat.

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What does a serving size of salmon look like?

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With a rich source of protein, salmon should be eaten suitably. Normally, a serving of salmon weighs 2 or 3 ounces. A steak of salmon is parallel 2 servings, which weighs about 4 or 6 ounces..

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What size scallops are best?

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They range as large as U-5s (5 per pound) and as small as 40/50 count. Typically, the larger the scallop, the higher the price. Bay scallops are smaller than sea scallops (about 12-inch in diameter, 50 to 100 per pound) and are considered to be the sweetest and most succulent..

A few more cooking questions 📍

Start a saucepan of water to boil.
Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch slices on the bias (diagonally).
Once the water is boiling, add the carrots and boil for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp tender (longer if you prefer them to be more tender). Drain.
Toss the carrots with the chives, butter and salt.