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               In determining the amount of shellfish to purchase use 
          the same scale as for fresh fish, which is approximately 
          1/3 pound of edible fish per person. Specifically this 
          translates as the following:
          
            Shrimp--raw (in shell)        1/2 pound or 6 large shrimp 
            Shrimp--raw, shelled          1/3 pound
            Scallops--fresh               1/3 pound 
            Crabs--soft-shelled, live     1 large crab or 2 small 
            Oysters & clams-(in shell)    6 oysters or clams 
            Oysters & clams--shucked      6 oysters or clams 
            Lobster--fresh                1 pound or 1 small or 1/2 large 
            Lobster--tails                1 large tail or 8 ounces 
            Lobster meat                  1/3 pound
            Mussels                       12 mussels 
            Prawns                        6 large prawns
          
               All amounts on the chart are the amounts per person.  
          They are average servings as an entree.  If your family or 
          friends are hearty fish eaters the figures should be 
          adjusted.  Should the fish be used as an appetizer or 
          served with a rich sauce, less is required.
          
