Facts about us and our Products
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If you are in the south Alabama area (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, etc.), stop by and see Joe the Shrimp Man for fresh shrimp. He can be reached at 251-978-0717.
If you need your shrimp shipped anywhere in the United States, call Dave at 251-404-9282, or order online here.
Here are some facts:
Shrimp is believed to be the most requested seafood in the United States. We believe that, also.
However, there seems to be a lot of mystery around a simple shellfish that we would like to clear up for you. Some of this information is also covered in our FAQ page.
Wild caught shrimp are usually caught at night and delivered to the docks almost every morning. There are some boats that stay “on station” for weeks at a time, but that’s another story.
During the catching period, the shrimp are sized and put in ice holds. When they are offloaded at the docks, some are destined to be sold as fresh and the rest are taken to be individually quick frozen (IQF). This is important as some companies freeze them in blocks of water, so when you go to use them, the entire block has to be thawed then refrozen. After a couple of times, they lose their taste.
All our shrimp have the heads removed before the IQF process.
We catch white and brown shrimp, almost on a year round basis. The season is sometimes closed, and weather takes its toll on the catch, but we always have a good stock in our freezers. There is no difference in the taste between the brown and white shrimp.
Sizing is another question in the shrimp industry. The “general standard” for sizing is based on the number of shrimp per pound. As an example, 16-20 means you will receive 16 to 20 shrimp in every pound.
The terms we use, “Super Jumbo” (U-10), “Jumbo” (16-20), “Medium” (21-25), and “Baby Medium” (26-30), are for general size clarifications for customers. We generally only sell these sizes, but have others, also.
The most important thing you want to know about sizing is what you want to do with them.
The “Super Jumbos” are the best for grilling. They are very large and make a great “Surf and Turf” combination.
The “Jumbos” can be grilled, but are also very good as peel-n-eat, or for shrimp cocktails.
The mediums are the most versatile size we sell, also our most popular size. They are big enough for a nice shrimp cocktail, or peel-n-eat, but a great size for a gumbo as well.
Our “Baby Mediums” work very well in gumbos and shrimp salads.
We have most sizes available throughout the year, but sometimes run out. All orders are subject to availability.
Our philosophy is that we want to supply you with the best tasting shrimp, at the best price. We believe our shrimp are the best in America.
Our shrimp are caught along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and we process them ourselves. There are never any preservatives or antibiotics added. They are natural and the IQF process seals in the taste.
Our shipping process is proven and we guarantee that your order will arrive in a useable condition.
We now use dry ice, and can ship via UPS ground to most locations in the USA. As long as they are cool to cold to the touch, simply refrigerate and use them that day. Otherwise, put them in your freezer and refreeze them.
The great thing about IQF shrimp is that you can take out just what you need, and leave the rest frozen. The taste is preserved until you want to use them.
We just added a great line of cookware and cooking accessories from "Bayou Classic". This is great cookware, and is of very good quality.
Please don’t hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have. Our “official” hours are 7 AM-7 PM, Monday-Saturday. We are closed on Sundays. We do answer emails all day, and after hours.
Let us hear from you!
If you are in the south Alabama area (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, etc.), stop by and see Joe the Shrimp Man for fresh shrimp. He can be reached at 251-978-0717.
If you need your shrimp shipped anywhere in the United States, call Dave at 251-404-9282, or order online here.
Here are some facts:
Shrimp is believed to be the most requested seafood in the United States. We believe that, also.
However, there seems to be a lot of mystery around a simple shellfish that we would like to clear up for you. Some of this information is also covered in our FAQ page.
Wild caught shrimp are usually caught at night and delivered to the docks almost every morning. There are some boats that stay “on station” for weeks at a time, but that’s another story.
During the catching period, the shrimp are sized and put in ice holds. When they are offloaded at the docks, some are destined to be sold as fresh and the rest are taken to be individually quick frozen (IQF). This is important as some companies freeze them in blocks of water, so when you go to use them, the entire block has to be thawed then refrozen. After a couple of times, they lose their taste.
All our shrimp have the heads removed before the IQF process.
We catch white and brown shrimp, almost on a year round basis. The season is sometimes closed, and weather takes its toll on the catch, but we always have a good stock in our freezers. There is no difference in the taste between the brown and white shrimp.
Sizing is another question in the shrimp industry. The “general standard” for sizing is based on the number of shrimp per pound. As an example, 16-20 means you will receive 16 to 20 shrimp in every pound.
The terms we use, “Super Jumbo” (U-10), “Jumbo” (16-20), “Medium” (21-25), and “Baby Medium” (26-30), are for general size clarifications for customers. We generally only sell these sizes, but have others, also.
The most important thing you want to know about sizing is what you want to do with them.
The “Super Jumbos” are the best for grilling. They are very large and make a great “Surf and Turf” combination.
The “Jumbos” can be grilled, but are also very good as peel-n-eat, or for shrimp cocktails.
The mediums are the most versatile size we sell, also our most popular size. They are big enough for a nice shrimp cocktail, or peel-n-eat, but a great size for a gumbo as well.
Our “Baby Mediums” work very well in gumbos and shrimp salads.
We have most sizes available throughout the year, but sometimes run out. All orders are subject to availability.
Our philosophy is that we want to supply you with the best tasting shrimp, at the best price. We believe our shrimp are the best in America.
Our shrimp are caught along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and we process them ourselves. There are never any preservatives or antibiotics added. They are natural and the IQF process seals in the taste.
Our shipping process is proven and we guarantee that your order will arrive in a useable condition.
We now use dry ice, and can ship via UPS ground to most locations in the USA. As long as they are cool to cold to the touch, simply refrigerate and use them that day. Otherwise, put them in your freezer and refreeze them.
The great thing about IQF shrimp is that you can take out just what you need, and leave the rest frozen. The taste is preserved until you want to use them.
We just added a great line of cookware and cooking accessories from "Bayou Classic". This is great cookware, and is of very good quality.
Please don’t hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have. Our “official” hours are 7 AM-7 PM, Monday-Saturday. We are closed on Sundays. We do answer emails all day, and after hours.
Let us hear from you!
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They are caught locally, delivered fresh to the dock, Individually Quick Frozen, and delivered to you.
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