Evolution of Shrimp Consumption in America

Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood, with an average consumption of about six pounds per person. Shrimp consumption surpasses the combined consumption of tuna and salmon. Over time, shrimp became a significant part of American cuisine, with a notable rise in popularity starting in the late 1800s due to dried shrimp from Chinese immigrants in San Francisco Bay, leading to a national emergence of shrimp as a favored seafood.