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The shrimp count is the number found on the package, telling you size according to approximately how many shrimp there will be per pound.

LA BOMBA TOMATO WITH SHRIMP SOUP

Most soups need a little something to get to the next level, and spicy La Bomba does the trick. The jarred Italian spread made from sweet and spicy peppers and assorted vegetables is ideal mixed with mayo in a sandwich, spooned over mild goat cheese or whisked into a marinade—a little goes a long way. Look for it in the condiments section.

what to serve

Spicy peppers and shrimp’s delicate sweetness marry well with a nutty dry sherry.

Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado Dry Sherry

LCBO 375097, $16.95