Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Shrimp and prawn are types of seafood that are consumed worldwide. Shrimp and other shellfish are among the most common food allergens. Prawn biryani, it is probably for this reason that the major religions of the world today find dietary rules woven into their mythology that expressly warn against eating these food items.

As with other seafood, shrimp is high in protein but low in food energy. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol, from 122 mg to 251 mg per 100 g of shrimp, depending on the method of preparation. FDA study in 2010 showing a level of 0. Preparing shrimp for consumption usually involves removing the head, shell, tail, and “sand vein”. A notable exception is drunken shrimp, a dish using freshwater shrimp that is often eaten alive, but immersed in ethanol to make consumption easier. To shell a shrimp, the tail is held while gently removing the shell around the body. The tail can be detached completely at this point, or left attached for presentation purposes.