Frozen shrimp for salad

Frozen salad shrimp are pre-cooked and quickly frozen shrimp to preserve their freshness and flavor, ideal for preparing fresh and nutritious salads in a practical and quick way. These shrimp are usually found peeled and deveined, making them easy to use directly in the recipe without the need for additional preparation.

Their origin is mainly found in coastal areas with fishing activity, such as countries in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador) and Asian regions, where shrimp is a fundamental ingredient in the local cuisine. Thanks to immediate freezing after capture or cooking, the product's quality is maintained during storage and transport.

Regarding their properties, shrimp are an excellent source of low-fat protein, rich in minerals such as zinc, selenium, and iodine, and contain B-complex vitamins. Furthermore, they provide omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for cardiovascular health. Their low calorie content makes them an ideal ingredient for light salads and balanced diets.

In different Hispanic American countries, frozen salad shrimp are also known as frozen shrimp, frozen prawns (although "gambas" is more common in Spain, this term is used in some places), or simply shrimp. In Mexico and some Central American countries, "thawed shrimp" is often used to refer to this ready-to-use product.

Using frozen salad shrimp allows you to quickly incorporate a nutritious, marine touch to your dishes, making it easy to prepare fresh recipes like ceviches, seafood cocktails, or mixed salads with vegetables and various dressings.