Wild Caught Shrimp

Shrimp are the state’s most valuable fishery, and Louisiana continues to lead all states in shrimp landings. In 2011, approximately 5,900 licensed Louisiana commercial shrimpers landed 92 million pounds of shrimp (all species combined/heads-on weight) that had a dockside value of $130 million. www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/36123

 

While six different species are landed in Louisiana, over ninety percent are White Shrimp and Brown Shrimp.

 

Market Name:White Shrimp

Scientific Name: Litopenaeus setiferus

Common Name (s):White Shrimp,Lake Shrimp, White Prawn

 

White shrimp have traditionally been considered the premium large shrimp of Louisiana. Fishermen usually receive slightly more for white shrimp than other shrimp.

 

White shrimp are slightly more tender than other shrimp and their shells are slightly softer and easier to peel than other shrimp. Also, large white shrimp do not develop the slight iodine taste that other large shrimp do.

 

Market Name:Brown Shrimp

Scientific Name: Peneaus aztecus

Common Name (s):Brazilian shrimp, Brown prawn

Brown shrimp provide the bulk of Louisiana’s huge production of small shrimp. Differences between brown shrimp and white shrimp, especially in the smaller sizes, are very slight. louisianaseafood.com/seafood-handbook/shrimp

 

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