Shrimp Tales

  • ASPA Member Feature: Bluewater Shrimp Company

    David and Kim Chauvin are big visionaries. They currently own three businesses in Dulac, Louisiana: David Chauvin Seafood Company, a fuel/ice dock, supply house, retail location and give you a 1.5-hour tour of the facilities where you take a deeper look into the domestic shrimp industry; Bluewater, an IQF processing plant; and Mariah Jade, a...

    Read More August 18, 2022
  • Wild-Caught Shrimp and Tasty Bacon Make a Perfect Combo [With Videos]!

    Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp on the grill! Nothing beats having a party with your family and friends! However, when it comes to food, what are you supposed to serve? Chips, dip and other finger foods are all classic go-to’s, but if you’re asking us for a real crowd-pleaser, we can’t think of anything tastier than bacon-wrapped shrimp!...

    Read More August 18, 2022
  • Shrimp to the Weekday Rescue!

    If “crazy busy” describes most of your days, Wild American Shrimp can be your best friend in the kitchen. Shrimp cook in only a matter of minutes. Keep them handy in your freezer, and the possibilities for a quick, easy and delicious weeknight meal are endless. Because Wild American Shrimp are first frozen as soon...

    Read More August 17, 2022
  • Make Dinner Easy With This Quick Mississippi Shrimp Creole!

    Dinner is made fast and easy with this recipe for Quick Mississippi Shrimp Creole!   INGREDIENTS:     2 pounds raw Wild American Shrimp®, peeled (weight is after shelling) 1 cup bell pepper chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 1/4 cup celery, finely-chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 jar Prego® Traditional tomato sauce (don’t substitute brands)...

    Read More August 16, 2022
  • Chef Advocate Highlight: Jon Gibson

    JON GIBSON WHEELHOUSE OPP *ASPA’S 2017 CHEF OF THE YEAR* Chef Jon Gibson started his culinary career “flippin’ burgers” at the local Hardee’s restaurant and kept moving by trying his hands at tossing pizza dough at the local Domino’s and Pizza Hut. Chef Gibson has always been in or near the restaurant business by either...

    Read More August 12, 2022
  • How Railroads and Ice Revolutionized the Shrimp Industry

    First through train from Houston, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, upon the opening of Morgan’s Louisiana and Texas Railroad (1880)   In our day and age, we often don’t appreciate how easy it is to access the superior taste of wild-caught, American shrimp. From the aisles of our local grocery stores to docks populated by...

    Read More August 12, 2022