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ASPA Member Feature: Captain’s Fine Foods, LLC

Captain’s Fine Foods was founded by businessman Mac Chen, who grew up in his family’s successful seafood business. He emigrated with his family to the United States from Taiwan in 1976 but didn’t like the climate in Chicago so he and his family, including young daughter Irene, moved South to Tampa, a city whose history...

What? You Mean Barbecue Shrimp Aren’t Barbecued?

Grilled Head-On New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp by Chef David Guas When you hear “barbecue shrimp,” you probably think of throwing some shrimp on the grill (or, if you’re an Aussie, throwing some shrimp on the barbie!). But did you know that barbecue shrimp aren’t actually barbecued? It’s true! Most sources agree that the original...

Recipe: Aunt Bee’s Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Recipe by: Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom Editor’s note: For the best results, always use wild-caught shrimp from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Ocean whenever you prepare shrimp dishes. Be sure to look for wild-caught, Gulf or South Atlantic shrimp and/or product of the U.S.A. AUNT BEE’S SHRIMP AND PASTA...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Geraldo Bayona

GERALDO BAYONA COLUMBIA RESTAURANT Geraldo Bayona (Chef Jerry) is based at the flagship, over 115-year-old Columbia Restaurant℠ in Tampa’s historic Ybor City, which remains Florida’s oldest restaurant, where he has worked for over 20 years. Fourth-generation co-owner and Columbia Restaurant Group President, Richard Gonzmart, has turned to Chef Jerry to help create menu items and...

ASPA Member Feature: Wood’s Fisheries

The Wood family has been fishing in the sleepy Gulf Coast town of Port St. Joe, Florida since 1860. When it comes to seafood, the Woods have done it all. They caught mullet to make oil and hopped on board a shrimp boat soon after diesel engines became available. Although Wood’s Fisheries is a fifth-generation...

“Shrimplify” Your Next Meal with This Fast and Easy Recipe for Shrimp & Grits!

This recipe for Shrimp & Grits is a Southern classic dish made fast and easy: guaranteed to “Shrimplify” your life! INGREDIENTS: • 2 Cups of yellow corn grits, or grits of your choice • 1/4 Cup of butter • 1 onion, diced • A half-block of cream cheese (optional) • 1.5 pounds of wild-caught, American...