"There's something very satisfying about throwing a dinner party. You get to share a delicious meal with some (hopefully) great people, and watch your ideas come to life at the table. But as lovely as that sounds, there are usually a few hurdles along the way, like figuring out exactly how much food to make for each person."
"We asked food blogger Allie Hagerty of Seasoned & Salted and One Bowl Bakery for her expert opinion on the matter and she said that when serving shrimp as an appetizer, the magic figure is about ⅓ pound (three to five large shrimp), per person. However, if the main course is shrimp-focused, you'll need a little more. Hagerty says, "Pasta, rice, or stir-fry main: about ½ pound per person." As for something like grilled fish tacos, aim for ½ pound per person if you don't have a lot of side dishes, but if you're making something like Mexican street corn or fiery pinto beans to serve with them, ⅓ pound should do."
Serve roughly 1/3 pound (three to five large shrimp) per person for shrimp appetizers. For shrimp-focused mains such as pasta, rice, or stir-fry, serve about 1/2 pound per person. For dishes like grilled fish tacos, use 1/2 pound per person if sides are sparse, or 1/3 pound per person when serving substantial sides. Shrimp packaging numbers like 16/20 or 26/30 indicate how many shrimp make up a pound; higher numbers correspond to smaller shrimp. Smaller sizes suit pasta and shrimp salad, while jumbo (10/12) fit shrimp cocktail; 16/20 is a versatile choice.
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