Now, I know what you're thinking: "But I've heard that shrimp is super high in cholesterol, like, the king of cholesterol or something!" And you're not alone, many people believe that shrimp is off-limits for those watching their cholesterol levels. However, the truth is that while shrimp does contain some cholesterol, it's not as bad as you've been led to believe.
In fact, most of the cholesterol in shrimp is found in the shell, and if you're like me, you don't eat the shell (unless you're a shell-ebrity, then go for it!). So, if you're peeling and de-veining your shrimp, you're already reducing the cholesterol content. Plus, shrimp is also low in saturated fats, which are a major contributor to high cholesterol.
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But here's the catch (get it, catch? like fishing for shrimp? okay, moving on...). Even though shrimp itself is relatively low in cholesterol, the way it's often prepared can jack up the cholesterol levels. We're talking about all that delicious butter, oil, and sauce that we love to slather on our shrimp - it's like a cholesterol party in your mouth!