When I was a child, my family would visit my relatives in Charleston, South Carolina. Wed caravan out to their house in the country, which was right next to a salt water creek. There was a dock, and we would fish for blue crabs off of it for hours using a piece of cotton string … Read more
Shrimp and tetras are two of the most popular freshwater aquarium inhabitants. Their bright colors active nature and small sizes make them ideal for community tanks. However, many aquarists wonder – do tetras eat shrimp? The short answer is yes, some tetra species will readily consume smaller shrimp. However, with proper tank setup and management … Read more
They are easy to make and taste great. These Hot Honey Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone griddle will make your taste buds sing. Honey that is sweet with a kick and garlic that is savory go great with the juicy shrimp, making a flavor explosion that is sure to impress! This is a great recipe … Read more
As an avid angler and outdoor enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for the best bait to catch fish. Catfish have become one of my favorite targets over the years – there’s just something about hooking into a big whiskered bottom-feeder that gets my heart pumping! When it comes to catfish bait, shrimp is one … Read more
As a born-and-raised Louisianan, I grew up with gumbo being a staple comfort food in my household. The smoky, spicy, deeply flavored stew is beloved across the Gulf South and beyond. But as any self-respecting Cajun chef will tell you, the devil is in the details when it comes to gumbo. One key detail is … Read more
Shrimp alfredo is a classic pasta dish that combines tender shrimp, rich and creamy alfredo sauce and fettuccine noodles. While the shrimp and sauce are the stars of the show adding vegetables can provide texture, color, and valuable nutrients to round out the meal. When choosing what vegetables to serve with shrimp alfredo, there are … Read more
As a seafood lover and amateur home cook, I’m always looking to expand my culinary skills and try new ingredients. Recently, I discovered the delight of cooking with Key West pink shrimp. These sweet, tender shrimp from the Florida Keys offer a taste of the ocean in every bite. Once I tried them for the … Read more
Shrimp cooks quickly. The key is to take them out before they get tough and let them cool down to stop the cooking. Your shrimp will be ready in less than 5 minutes! Easy Peasy. You may be wondering what I did with all these boiled shrimp. First, I mustered up all of my self-control … Read more
It’s been 10 weeks since the tear-down and rebuild of the Shrimphaus. One thing that surprised me was that there weren’t many shrimp in the Shrimphaus, and most of them weren’t small. In this case, it meant that the environment in the previous build wasn’t right, so the shrimp stopped reproducing. The big question was … Read more
Brine shrimp, also known as sea monkeys or artemia, are a popular live food source for feeding fish and invertebrates in home and commercial aquariums Their eggs, commonly called cysts, can be stored for long periods and hatched on demand to provide a convenient source of live food However, improper storage can greatly reduce the … Read more