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Which Shrimp Eat Better: Wild-Caught American or Farm-Raised Imported?

With how much we love to savor the mouthwatering flavor of wild-caught American shrimp, it can leave one wondering what shrimp like to eat. Also, other than us humans, what animals love to eat shrimp just as much as we do? Pull up a chair at the dinner table, because it’s time for another lesson...

Grain Salad With Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

This recipe comes from ASPA’s 2019 Chef of the Year – David Guas — to celebrate the re-opening of Bayou Bakery! Ingredients 4 (8-inch) wooden or metal skewers 3/4 cup uncooked bulgur wheat (bulgur is wheat that’s been parboiled, dried, and cracked into nibbly bits: it cooks fast and is very versatile) 5 1/2 tbsp....

Chef Advocate Highlight: Austin Sumrall

AUSTIN SUMRALL WHITE PILLARS Austin Sumrall, the chef-owner of White Pillars has been working in restaurants for many years and has had a passion for cooking most of his life. Austin grew up in McComb, Mississippi, and went on to graduate from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He...

ASPA Member Feature: Gulf Island Shrimp & Seafood, LLC

Gulf Island Shrimp in Dulac, Louisiana, is comprised of two plants — Scottco and SeaTang — located right across the bayou from each other in Terrebonne Parish. In the shrimp industry, many processors come from a multi-generation, hands-on background, but that isn’t the case for Gulf Island. Although not a family-owned operation, that has never...

Everything You Need to Know About Shrimp Counts and Sizes

When shopping for wild-caught U.S. shrimp at a local grocery store or online, you may be wondering what size and number of shrimp are right for you. If you don’t know what “shrimp counts” or “shrimp sizes” mean, then you may find yourself stranded in unfamiliar waters. That’s why we’re here to help break down...

Soak Up the Summer With This Summer Shrimp Salad!

This recipe for Summer Shrimp Salad is sunny, sweet and healthy too! SUMMER SHRIMP SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 pound cooked wild-caught American shrimp, peeled and deveined 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 pound fresh spinach 3 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments 1 medium red onion, sliced...