The Role of Humans in the Shrimp Food Chain

Shrimp are an integral part of marine ecosystems across the world’s oceans. As both predator and prey they occupy an important niche in the complex food web that sustains life underwater. But where exactly do humans fit into the shrimp food chain? Our relationship with shrimp is multi-faceted from consumers to conservationists. An Overview of … Read more

how long should you saute shrimp

Simple sautéed shrimp can be a main course on their own. They are also wonderful added into grain salads, stir fries, and more. Shrimp are exceedingly popular for good reason. Delicately flavored, slightly sweet, a bit salty, with an appealing firm-crisp texture. They cook up quickly in a skillet or pan, and can star in … Read more

Do Shrimp Have Scales? A Close Look at the Shellfish’s Unique External Covering

Shopping for seafood and fish can get confusing when you have food restrictions, especially religious ones. People who keep kosher often deal with wrongly labeled fish, which causes mistrust in seafood handlers. Following the kosher seafood rules is crucial when offering products to Jewish customers. KnowSeafood makes sure that the kosher fish we sell is … Read more

when to add shrimp in gumbo

This shrimp gumbo has a buttery roux, big shrimp, a very flavorful broth, and a rainbow of vegetables. I’m sure you’ll love it. Like all of the recipes here, we made it as simple and as flavorful as possible. Maximizing Flavor: The Best Time to Add Shrimp to Your Gumbo As a Louisiana native, gumbo … Read more