September 2022 - American Shrimp Processors' Association

ASPA Member Feature: Gulf Crown Seafood Company Inc.

Gulf Crown Seafood Company Inc. has been in operation since 1987 when it opened in Delcambre, Louisiana, which is a city centrally located on the Gulf of Mexico, and is about the halfway point between the Texas and Florida coastlines. Every morning, Jeff Floyd, president of the processing plant, drives down a special road to...

Celebrate National Seafood Month with Wild American Shrimp!

It’s October once again, which means that it’s our favorite time of the year: National Seafood Month! This month is about celebrating all the good that sustainable seafood brings to our lives, specifically all the fantastic qualities of wild-caught American shrimp from the Gulf and South Atlantic! From their tasty flavor to how they’re caught,...

Never Wonder Where Your Shrimp Come From

At Wild American Shrimp, our bread and butter are, of course, shrimp: specifically shrimp wild-caught in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Oceans. To us, shrimp don’t get better than that, growing up strong and healthy in their natural environments and then caught and processed by American workers for enjoyment by shrimp lovers all...

Wild American Shrimp Are the Perfect Post-Workout Meal!

It’s great to try and get in shape! Whether you’re trying to shed a few pounds from quarantine or just want to feel healthier, working out is a great way to spend your free time. If you work out more intensively, then you know that exercise isn’t the only factor to losing weight or gaining...

Wild Caught U.S. Shrimp: A Healthy Protein Source for Babies!

As we’ve discussed in a previous blog post, wild-caught American shrimp are perfectly acceptable and even recommended for feeding to young children. While they are delicious, they also come with a variety of health benefits that, when taken in at a young age, can result in lifelong positive results for children. Today, let’s take a...

These Shrimp Deviled Eggs Are the Perfect Party Snack!

Deviled eggs are a go-to dish for any occasion. Whether at an upscale dinner party or tailgating with friends, this dish is an excellent mix of being easy to make and delicious to taste. The dish itself has a fascinating history. While it could be assumed that the dish originated in the United States due...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Erik Niel

ERIK NIEL EASY BISTRO Erik Niel was raised in Mandeville, Louisiana, a community on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain and an hour away from the Gulf. He describes it as a place where people care deeply about food, and everyone has that special dish they’re known for throughout the community. “In Southern Louisiana, food...

10 Video Recipes to Cook Shrimp for Any Occasion!

It’s always a good time to cook up some wild-caught, American shrimp, and we’ve got plenty of ways for you to do that! These shrimp get their naturally fresh flavor from the nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Ocean. When you purchase Wild American Shrimp, you can be assured of...

Buying Fresh Shrimp? Here’s What You Need to Know!

Wild American Shrimp are naturally delicious either frozen or fresh. But if you’re buying fresh shrimp, how can you know your potential purchase is truly fresh? Shrimp that have been freshly caught still have the heads on. Heads should be removed before shrimp are frozen, to prevent mushy texture. Make sure there is no “fishy”...

You’ll Love This Recipe for Shrimp & Okra Gumbo!

SHRIMP & OKRA GUMBO INGREDIENTS: 4 cups okra 1/2 cup oil 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup oil 1 cup onion 3/4 cup bell pepper 1/4 cup celery 4 quarts water Salt and pepper 2 pounds Wild American Shrimp 1/2 cup green onion DIRECTIONS: Smother okra in oil for about 20 minutes on medium heat,...

ASPA Member Feature: Hi-Seas of Dulac, Inc.

About 16 miles outside of Houma, Louisiana, across a few drawbridges, lies a family-owned business that has sustained four generations of Authemonts. The office walls are adorned with taxidermy trophies of their hunting exploits over the years ranging from bobcats to deer. Hi-Seas of Dulac was named in 1981 during the shooting of Vice President...

Celebrate Football Season with These Shrimp Party Snacks!

Football season is back in session, and that means gathering with friends and family to celebrate outside stadiums or in front of the TV! Of course, no football watch party would be complete without an assortment of party snacks to munch on from kick-off to the last touchdown. Instead of going for the typical burgers...

Big Meals Call for Big Shrimp!

We’ve written in the past about the value of often skimped-on smaller shrimp, describing how their increased sweetness and tenderness make them perfect for specific recipes. Today, we want to flip the script and praise shrimp on the opposite end of the spectrum: the massively delicious flavor of big, wild-caught American shrimp. It’s been said...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Jeremiah Bacon

JEREMIAH BACON OAK STEAKHOUSE Jeremiah Bacon, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast for three years in a row, is Executive Chef and Partner of The Indigo Road Restaurant Group’s Oak Steakhouse. Bacon joined Charleston’s beloved Oak Steakhouse in November 2010 where he presents classic steakhouse fare in an impeccable setting on downtown Charleston’s...

Why Are Flamingos Pink and What Does It Have to Do With Shrimp?

The flamingo: an exotic bird perhaps most well-known for its distinct pink color. Because of this unique technicolor trait, flamingos are flocked to by adoring audiences at zoos, aquariums, and more. While it’s true that flamingos are near-synonymous with the color pink, have you ever wondered why flamingos are pink? Especially when so many other...

Back to School Lunches Made Easy with Wild American Shrimp!

It’s that time of year again when kids are going back to school and things aren’t just hectic for them, parents also have to make sure that their kids are prepped for success with all of the essentials they need: including essential nutrients. That’s where shrimp come in! Did you know that wild-caught American shrimp...

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