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Make Dinner Easy With This Quick Mississippi Shrimp Creole!

Dinner is made fast and easy with this recipe for Quick Mississippi Shrimp Creole! INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds raw Wild American Shrimp®, peeled (weight is after shelling) 1 cup bell pepper chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 1/4 cup celery, finely-chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 jar Prego® Traditional tomato sauce (don’t substitute brands)...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Jon Gibson

JON GIBSON WHEELHOUSE OPP *ASPA’S 2017 CHEF OF THE YEAR* Chef Jon Gibson started his culinary career “flippin’ burgers” at the local Hardee’s restaurant and kept moving by trying his hands at tossing pizza dough at the local Domino’s and Pizza Hut. Chef Gibson has always been in or near the restaurant business by either...

How Railroads and Ice Revolutionized the Shrimp Industry

First through train from Houston, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, upon the opening of Morgan’s Louisiana and Texas Railroad (1880) In our day and age, we often don’t appreciate how easy it is to access the superior taste of wild-caught, American shrimp. From the aisles of our local grocery stores to docks populated by...

Small Shrimp Pack Big Flavor!

It’s common behavior to automatically reach for the largest, juiciest-looking shrimp you can find when sourcing ingredients for your next shrimp dish. However, did you know that smaller sizes of shrimp can be just as delicious? Smaller-sized shrimp aren’t just the “shrimp” of shrimp. Small shrimp (less than 61-70 size) are more tender and are...

Fill Up a Whole Family With This Recipe for Seafood Fried Rice!

Fried rice is an incredibly popular dish that can be found around the world, and it’s only made better with the delicious taste of wild-caught American shrimp! This recipe for Seafood Fried Rice incorporates not only shrimp but also any other seafood you like! No matter what you use, you’re sure to wind up with...

ASPA Member Feature: JBS Packing Company, Inc.

Jack Hemmenway is the owner and longstanding patriarch of JBS Packing Company, Inc. located in Port Arthur, Texas. A conversation with him is a one-of-a-kind experience. Jack has dedicated his life to the shrimp industry and the collection of stories he can tell will either make you laugh, cry, or just be incredibly thankful to...