Meat & fishHigh choking riskFrom 6 months

Shrimp (cooked)

Jhinga / Kolambi

Shellfish

Good for:

Immunity
Growth

How to serve

Around 6 months

Finely minced or blended into purée.

9 months

Finely chopped.

12 months+

Small pieces.

Good to know

Shellfish is a major allergen. Shrimp is springy — always mince finely.

Recipes with shrimp (cooked)

Shrimp & Sweet Potato MashStage 2 · 7–8m

What it's good for

Per typical serving at 7–8 months (~38 g).

Immunity
- Zinc is needed for the immune system to work properly, and for growth. 21% of daily need. MedlinePlus: Zinc in diet ↗
Growth
- Protein helps the body repair cells and make new ones, and is important for growth. 83% of daily need. MedlinePlus: Protein in diet ↗

A nutrient counts when one serving gives at least 20% of the daily need (NASEM) — the bar FDA sets for “excellent source” labels. No single food does the job alone; a varied diet does.

Per 100 g

Values are for the cooked weight.

Energy	99 kcal
Protein	24 g
Fat	0.28 g
Carbohydrate	0.20 g
Iron	0.51 mg
Zinc	1.6 mg
Calcium	70 mg
DHA (omega-3)	0.01 g
Sodium	111 mg
Potassium	259 mg
Magnesium	39 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central #175180 — “Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked”.