Mississippi Gulf Brown Shrimp
| Scientific name: | Penaeus aztecus |
| Common name(s): | Common Shrimp or Spring Shrimp |
| Season: | Year-round |
| Peak season: | May–September |
| Similar species: | Blue Crab, Pink Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Royal Red Shrimp, White Shrimp, Spiny Lobster |
Common cooking methods:
Bake, Blacken, Boil, Broil, Deep Fry, Grill, Poach, Sauté, Sear, Steam
Flavor
Mississippi Gulf Brown Shrimp have a strong, slightly salty taste with a pure 100%-natural flavor. Their taste is more distinct and their size is smaller than Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp.
Fact
Mississippi Gulf Brown Shrimp get their name from their sandy-brown color. Interestingly, they can change their color to match the environment. They can be distinguished from other Mississippi Gulf Shrimp by the grooves on the back of their shells. Found in shallow waters, they bury themselves in the sand during the day to hide from predators. Get Mississippi Gulf Brown Shrimp Recipes
Mississippi Gulf Pink Shrimp
| Scientific name: | Penaeus duorarum |
| Common name(s): | Spotted Shrimp or Grooved Shrimp |
| Season: | Year-round |
| Peak season: | May–September |
| Similar species: | Blue Crab, Brown Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Royal Red Shrimp, White Shrimp, Spiny Lobster |
Common cooking methods:
Bake, Blacken, Boil, Broil, Deep Fry, Grill, Poach, Sauté, Sear, Steam
Flavor
Mississippi Gulf Pink Shrimp have a deliciously mild and sweet flavor and firm, tender meat. Easy-to-peel Mississippi Gulf Pink Shrimp are a great choice for boiling.
Fact
The largest of Mississippi Gulf Shrimp species, Mississippi Gulf Pink Shrimp can grow up to 11 inches and live for up to 2 years. Get Mississippi Gulf Pink Shrimp Recipes
Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp
| Scientific name: | Penaeus setiferus |
| Common name(s): | Common Shrimp, Prawn, Gray Shrimp, Lake Shrimp, Southern Shrimp |
| Season: | Year-round peaking May–November |
| Similar species: | Blue Crab, Pink Shrimp, Brown Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Royal Red Shrimp, Spiny Lobster |
Common cooking methods:
Bake, Blacken, Boil, Broil, Deep Fry, Grill, Poach, Sauté, Sear, Steam
Flavor
Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp feature a mild flavor and 100%-natural sweetness that make them an excellent ingredient for all of your favorite shrimp recipes. Prized for their large size, Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp meat is slightly more tender, and its shell easier to peel, than other types of shrimp.
Fact
Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp have long antennas and smooth shells that help distinguish them from Mississippi Gulf Brown Shrimp and Mississippi Gulf Pink Shrimp. Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp have light gray bodies, greenish tails and a yellow band on their mid-sections. Get Mississippi Gulf White Shrimp Recipes

