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Shrimp and the 4th of July: A Match Made in the U.S.A (with Videos)

There’s something about grilled shrimp on a skewer, or a pot of shrimp boiled with corn, potatoes, sausage and seasonings, that goes hand in hand on the 4th of July. After all, what could be more American than to eat AMERICAN on the 4th! Of course, this is especially true down here in the South...

Scientists Find ‘Giant’ Shrimp in Gulf of Mexico’s ‘Midnight Zone’

A shrimp larger than a human hand? Yep! During a deep-sea expedition Sunday, a “giant” shrimp was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico, The Miami Herald reports. Scientists found the shrimp between 3,937 and 4,921 feet down while they were conducting a mission called “Journey into Midnight: Light and Life Below the Twilight Zone.” The...

Shrimp Rule the Seafood World

Shrimp is America’s favorite seafood! These petite crustaceans consistently top the list of most popular seafood consumed in the United States. It’s no surprise. Shrimp cook quickly and adapt to a variety of dishes. People of all ages love them. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see fried shrimp offered right next to the ubiquitous...

Louisiana Restaurants to Disclose Use of Foreign Shrimp and Crawfish

House Bill 335 Passes Senate Unanimously, Moves to Governor for Signature Biloxi, Miss. May 29, 2019 – In a move to protect Louisiana consumers from “the health risks associated chemicals and residues in imported seafood,” the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed House Bill 335 (34-0) requiring restaurants to disclose whether they serve imported shrimp or crawfish....

VIDEO: Shrimp Scampi Elevates Basic Steak and Potatoes

What makes steak and potatoes even better? Wild American Shrimp! Watch Chef Todd Reilly as he crafts a quick Shrimp Scampi for a crowning glory atop a filet. It’s a delicious, homemade surf and turf, made only better with real Wild American Shrimp. Explore our recipes featuring Wild American Shrimp on the recipes page.

Increased Tariffs on Chinese Shrimp: What Is the Effect on Wild American Shrimp?

As the Trump administration moves to significantly increase tariffs on imports from China, the impact on Wild American Shrimp appears to be negligible, the executive director of the American Shrimp Processors Association, Dr. David Veal, said Saturday. “While 90-94% of the shrimp consumed in the U.S. is imported, unlike many products, China’s share of the...