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Recipe: Ginger-Poached Wild Gulf Shrimp with Yuzu-Wasabi Cocktail Sauce

INGREDIENTS 4½ lb. Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, size 16/20, peeled and deveined, tail on poaching liquid 6 cups Mirin 3 cups Rice vinegar ¾ cup Ginger, sliced ¾ cup Scallion, chopped 9 ea Garlic, whole cloves 3 ea Jalapeño, halved ¾ cup Carrot, thin sliced ¾ cup Celery, thin sliced 1 Tbsp. Black peppercorns, whole 3...

In Honor of Bertha V. Fontaine: American Seafood Advocate

In the world of seafood, there are some advocates of wild-caught, American shrimp that go above and beyond the average supporter: Bertha V. Fontaine was one such individual. Although born in Memphis, Tennessee, Fontaine spent most of her life in Mississippi. After graduating from the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus along with some graduate...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Simon Brown

SIMON BROWN BLAKE STREET HOUSE Originally from Scotland, Chef Simon Brown has worked extremely hard to make a name for himself since coming to the States many years ago. Starting his culinary career as a dishwasher in Dundee, Scotland at age 13, Brown worked his way up through the ranks to win Young Scottish Chef...

Serve Up a Special Shrimp Recipe for Your Special Someone This Valentine’s Day [with Videos]!

It’s the most romantic day of the year, and while it may not be an option to dine at your favorite restaurant this year, you can always cook a delectably romantic recipe at home featuring wild-caught, American shrimp! As much as we love shrimp for their delicious taste and versatile uses in recipes, shrimp love...

2020 Chef of the Year Monte Sheffield Donates Award Funds to Charities in San Marcos, Texas

From left to right: Hays County Food Bank Executive Director Eleanor Owen-Oshan, Kristin & Chef Monte Sheffield and Own Your Own Universe Executive Director Terri Hendrix. Wild American Shrimp’s 2020 Chef of the Year Monte Sheffield of Palmer’s Restaurant Bar & Courtyard has donated his award money to the Hays County Food Bank and charity...

Recipe: Seared Royal Red Shrimp with Miso Apple Turnip Puree, Spiced Granola, and Fresh Herbs

SEARED ROYAL RED SHRIMP WITH MISO APPLE TURNIP PUREE, SPICED GRANOLA AND FRESH HERBS Recipe by: Wild American Shrimp Chef Advocate Jim Smith SPICED GRANOLA Ingredients: 1.5 Cup Brown Sugar .5 Cup Water 4 Cups of Oats 4 Cups of Raw Pecans 4 Cups Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 2 Cups Toasted Sunflower Seeds .5 Teaspoon Cayenne...