Question: 1 pound shrimp how many?
Answer: Shrimp are sold by count per pound in the United States. The number on the label will indicate the number of shrimp in the package. If it reads 21/25, you know there should be from 21 to 25 shrimp in each pound. Here's a general list of size designations and counts per pound, where the "U" means "under" or "less than."