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ASPA Member Feature: Tidelands Seafood Company, Inc.

The banks of Bayou Grand Caillou in Dulac, Louisiana, have been home to many shrimp processors over the last century. Although only a handful now remain, Tidelands Seafood Company, a fourth-generation family-owned company, is still operating and open today. Alan “Andy” Gibson, the owner, grew up in an ever-changing industry that was started by his...

How Shrimpers Catch Wild American Shrimp!

For all of the shrimp that Americans eat (the average American consumes 4.1 pounds of shrimp per year) one might wonder: “How do shrimpers catch those delicious wild-caught shrimp?” What is surprising to many is that shrimp are an annual crop that is inherently sustainable. The shrimp that our members process are caught in the...

How to Serve Shrimp to Your Baby!

On Facebook, Angela Portier shared a picture of her adorable son Henry Luke enjoying some delicious wild-caught American shrimp! Thanks, Angela! The wildest part about it: Henry Luke is only 9 months old! Of course, at Wild American Shrimp we believe in starting as early as possible when it comes to eating wild-caught shrimp, but...

Wild-Caught Shrimp Casserole

Looking for a bona fide, crowd-pleasing recipe to prepare for the next potluck? Look no further than this scrumptious Wild-Caught Shrimp Casserole, a fresh spin on the classic recipe that’s easy to make and even easier to love! INGREDIENTS 1 ½ pounds wild-caught American shrimp: peeled and deveined 1 ½ cups of rice ½ cup...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Chef Peter Vauthy

PETER VAUTHY RED SOUTH BEACH Executive Chef Peter Vauthy is mixing things up with his new restaurant, RED South Beach, while staying true to his homegrown roots. Inspired by what he learned from his family while incorporating his unique perspective on the classics, Chef Vauthy’s envelope-pushing culinary masterpieces stem from the marriage of innovation and...

How to Read Seafood Labels and Avoid Imported Shrimp

When it comes to shopping for shrimp, especially during an international pandemic, it is now more important than ever to be sure that you are purchasing wild-caught American shrimp. However, due to the actions of various non-U.S. shrimp production companies, this process can be made more difficult than it sounds. As Wild American Shrimp has...