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Shrimp-based, Mediterranean meze, source of protein and omega-3
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Shrimp Güçük (80 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.4 g of carbs, 13.2 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
88
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
3.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
13.2g
· 26% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 65% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 99 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Shrimp Güçük is made by cooking shrimp with a savoury sauce, often featuring tomato, pepper and garlic, then serving it hot. Add the shrimp near the end of cooking so it stays tender rather than turning rubbery.
Shrimp is the defining ingredient in Shrimp Güçük. Many versions combine it with tomato, peppers and garlic, while mushrooms or melted cheese may also appear; recipes vary, so ask about additions when ordering.
Shrimp Güçük is described as a Mediterranean shrimp meze and may be served in a baked casserole-style dish. The name alone does not guarantee one fixed recipe, so it can differ from other shrimp casseroles in ingredients and seasoning.
When Shrimp Güçük is topped with cheese, a mild melting cheese such as kaşar is a common choice. Cheese is optional in many preparations; leaving it off lets the shrimp and sauce remain the main flavours.
Yes, Shrimp Güçük can be cooked on the stovetop in a pan. Some recipes finish it briefly in the oven for a browned cheese topping, but that step is not essential if the shrimp and sauce are fully cooked.
To keep shrimp in Shrimp Güçük tender, cook them only until opaque and just firm. Add them after the sauce has simmered, rather than leaving them in the pan throughout the whole cooking process.
Yes, frozen shrimp work for Shrimp Güçük. Thaw them in the refrigerator, drain and pat them dry before cooking; excess water can thin the sauce and make it harder to brown a cheese topping.
Serve Shrimp Güçük with crusty bread, rice or a crisp salad. Bread is especially useful for the tomato-based sauce, while a fresh salad makes a lighter contrast to the warm, rich meze.
Keep leftover Shrimp Güçük covered in the refrigerator and eat it within one to two days. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking, and discard it if it has been left out for longer.
Shrimp Güçük can be a protein-rich choice, and shrimp also provides omega-3 fats. Its overall nutritional profile changes with the amount of oil, butter, cheese and salt used in the sauce.
Vitamins
B12
1.28µg · 53% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Iodine
28µg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
116mg · 17% DV
Sodium
304mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 88 calories in 1 serving (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Shrimp Güçük is a Mediterranean-style meze centred on shrimp, with the seafood’s savoury flavour taking the lead. Recipes and serving styles can vary, but it is commonly presented as a small dish to share, warm or at room temperature. Serve it with lemon, fresh herbs and crusty bread, or include it among other seafood and vegetable dishes at a mezze-style meal. It is a protein-forward choice, providing 16.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair it with a generous salad and keep the bread on the side.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.