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Shrimp Ag
Ag
Name | Facts |
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Brown Shrimp | A nocturnal species caught in deeper,offshore waters, brown shrimp have a bold distinctive flavor. |
White shrimp | Tender white shrimp are usually caught near shore and have a sweet flavor. |
Pink shrimp | A less common variety in the Texas marketplace,pink shrimp have a firm, tender texture and mild sweet taste. |
Shrimp can be purchased where? | – Retail – purchased at the store – Dockside – purchased straight from the fisherman at the dock – Wholesale – large volume business-to-business purchases |
Texas is a top producer of what? | Texas is one of the top producers of wild-caught shrimp in the nation. |
What else does Texas produce? | Texas also produces oysters, snapper and other seafood for retailers and restaurants nationwide. |
How much money do Texas seafood sales make in revenue annually? | Texas seafood generates nearly $850 million in sales annually. |
How many jobs does Texas Seafood Industry provide annually? | Texas seafood industry provides more than 14,000 jobs for Texans. |
What Type of shrimp with what odor should you purchase? | Choose firm shrimp with a fresh sea water scent – not an ammonia smell. |
What shrimp should you avoid when purchasing? | Avoid shrimp with excessive black spots on the shell or meat. |
What should you do directly after purchasing shrimp? | After purchasing shrimp, immediately place it on ice, in the refrigerator or in the freezer to ensure freshness |
How long can uncooked shrimp last refrigerated? | Uncooked shrimp may be kept refrigerated 2-3 days or frozen up to several months |
Jumbo | less than 20 shrimp a pound |
What does lower shrimp count mean? | Bigger shrimp |