Shrimp Tales | American Shrimp Processors' Association

Does Your Local Grocery Store Accurately Label Its Shrimp?

Over the years, the American Shrimp Processors Association and Wild American Shrimp have encouraged consumers to look at the front and back of packages of shrimp in grocery stores. We want people to make sure they are buying wild-caught American shrimp and not imported, farm-raised shrimp. Some imported brands use Americanized brand names and package...

ASPA Member Feature: R. A. Lesso Seafood, Inc.

When Rudy Lesso Jr. walks into his office, he is greeted with a perfect panoramic view of the Biloxi Back Bay. On a clear blue sky kind of morning when the wind is still, the surface of the water is like glass and beautifully captures a pristine reflection of shrimp boats lined around his docks...

How TV Helped Popularize Shrimp

An old saying goes, “Without the past, there is no future,” and we couldn’t agree more, especially when we think about all the incredible things that had to happen for the American shrimp industry to flourish. Entire generations of working with shrimp as we know today wouldn’t be nearly as prosperous without several key advancements...

Snip’s Gulf-Caught Shrimp Cups

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds of boiled wild-caught American shrimp 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup onions 1/3 cup green onions 1 package of cheddar cheese 1 loaf of bread without crust or English muffins DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight. For serving, place...

Wild-Caught American Shrimp Aid in Healthy Aging!

Did you know that an average of 8 ounces of seafood per week is associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, prevention of clogged arteries, inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells, and even helps with weight loss and keeps hair healthy and shiny? Read on for how studies have found omega-3 fatty acids, which are...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Scott Varnedoe

SCOTT VARNEDOE JUBAN’S CREOLE RESTAURANT Chef Scott Varnedoe has been cooking up Louisiana cuisine for years. Born in Pensacola, Florida, and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Scott Varnedoe’s early exposure to food and cooking came through his parents and brother — all accomplished cooks. Inspired to follow in his brother’s footsteps, Varnedoe studied under Louisiana...