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The size of Shrimp refers to the count per pound you would receive. 

For example: 6/8 Ct means in 1 pound of Shrimp, you would receive 6-8 Shrimp. 

The smaller the number, the larger the size of Shrimp.

Black tiger shrimp have a mild flavour, but the cooked meat is also softer than that of other shrimp species. Large tiger shrimp tails are most commonly used for the classic shrimp cocktail appetizer or even grilled.

Check out this delicious recipe from: Yummly.com

BLACKENED TIGER SHRIMP

INGREDIENTS:

16 tiger shrimp (large)

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tsp. seasoning mix

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/4 cup lemon juice

HOW TO COOK TIGER SHRIMP

1. Toss shrimp in a bowl with all the above ingredients.
2. Heat a little olive oil and butter in a large frying pan or skillet. 
3. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side until it just begins to turn pink. Flip the shrimp to the other side for another 30 seconds to 1 min.
4. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and place shrimp into serving bowl.

TIPS FOR COOKING TIGER SHRIMP

• Tiger shrimp cooks quickly so it’s a good idea to have all of your ingredients ready to use. Shrimp that is overcooked will be dry and rubbery. 
• Use a combination of butter and oil to cook the shrimp because butter can easily burn. If you prefer to only use butter, keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t burn. 

WHAT TO SERVE WITH TIGER SHRIMP

You can choose a healthy vegetable side like green beans or asparagus. You, of course, can opt for something on the cooler side, such as a fresh salad but steer clear of anything that will take away from the rich taste of the shrimp.