Shrimp Tales

  • Shrimp and Pork Balls with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce

    By Rachael Ray INGREDIENTS: 4 scallions, green and white parts, coarsely chopped 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, divided 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup tamari, plus 3 tablespoons, dark soy, found on the international aisle 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, a big handful 2 limes,...

    Read More October 25, 2022
  • Chef Advocate Highlight: Katie Dixon

    KATIE DIXON THE BIRDHOUSE CAFE Katie’s love for food was born from a desire to fuel her body while developing a passion for healthy eating. Her heart is to nourish and heal lives with good nutrition that leaves your body & your tastebuds satisfied. Katie opened the Birdhouse Cafe in 2017 to create an environment...

    Read More October 21, 2022
  • Buying Wild-Caught U.S. Shrimp Supports Sustainability

    We’ve talked in the past about the importance of always buying wild-caught American shrimp. From the benefits they have over farm-raised and imported shrimp to how buying wild and American means you’re supporting American workers to the significance of reading labels, we aim to make it easy for the eco-conscious consumer to buy shrimp from...

    Read More October 21, 2022
  • Shrimp’s Secret Super Nutrient: Selenium!

    As we’ve outlined in other blog posts, shrimp are an excellent source of natural elements that offer a variety of health benefits, such as preventing arteries from clogging and being a great source of lean protein. Today, we will discuss the benefits of a certain element in shrimp that you might not even know about:...

    Read More October 21, 2022
  • Learn How to Devein Shrimp Like a Pro!

    Have you ever eaten shrimp and noticed a thin black strip along their back? The technique to remove this strip is called deveining, but it’s actually not a vein: it’s the shrimp’s digestive tract, and the dark shade is from grit in the tract. The “vein” isn’t harmful if eaten. It’s not essential to devein...

    Read More October 19, 2022
  • Shrimp Scampi Is America’s Favorite Recipe According to America’s Test Kitchen!

    Shrimp scampi is an incredibly popular way to serve shrimp, and it’s easy to see why! Pairing the sweet taste of wild-caught shrimp with the savory flavor of a garlic butter sauce makes a match made in seafood heaven. However, shrimp scampi isn’t just a popular shrimp dish. In a vote held by America’s Test...

    Read More October 13, 2022