When going to the market, should we choose “straight shrimp” or “curved shrimp”? The difference is huge | March 7, 2025

When going to the market, should you choose “straight shrimp” or “curved shrimp”? The difference is huge but few people know. If you don’t know how to choose, it’s easy to buy frozen shrimp. This type of shrimp not only has poor quality meat but also has a strong fishy smell. No matter how you make it, the quality cannot be guaranteed, and the flavor is relatively poor!

When we go to the supermarket or outdoor market to choose shrimp, we should prioritize buying curved shrimp. This is because when shrimp are dead, their body becomes quite loose, no matter how hard you twist them, they will still keep their shape.

In contrast, fresh shrimp naturally bend when they are stimulated by low temperatures. Therefore, when chilled or freshened, they will retain their curved shape.