These colossal whole head-on, shell-on farmed Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) are sold in a 3 lb bag. The U-8 sizing designation means there are fewer than 8 shrimp per pound, placing them in the extra-colossal category — among the largest shrimp available at retail.

Black Tiger Shrimp are one of the largest commercially farmed shrimp species in the world, recognized by their distinctive dark-striped shells and prized for their sweet, firm, meaty flavor — richer than most white shrimp varieties. The whole head-on presentation is ideal for maximizing flavor: the heads and shells can be used to make deeply flavorful seafood stocks, bisques, and sauces. The shell-on form protects the meat during cooking, keeping it moist and succulent.

This product is previously frozen and thawed at the warehouse for display in the refrigerated fresh seafood section. Farmed using aquaculture practices, the shrimp originates from Southeast Asian farming regions. Country of origin is printed on the label.