Ingredient · No. 291

Shrimp

Difficulty Fiendish

A tiny crustacean with a surprisingly impressive nutrient profile. High in selenium and low in mercury, it's also one of the few foods that's a natural source of the antioxidant astaxanthin, which gives it that pink colour when cooked.

Rich in protein and omega-3.

Origins

Shrimp are widespread crustaceans found in the marine environments of every continent.

Atlantic OceanPacific Ocean
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No. 325 · 2 Apr 2026 · 100% solved, 10.2 guesses on average

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