At a local seafood market, you can buy the essentials for a seafood recipe. Take a dive and learn all about the most mouthwatering shrimps and crabs.
Pink Shrimp
These shrimps are small, and they have a sweet flavor. They’re great for soups and salads.
All pink shrimps are not pink. Some species are gray or white.
Brown Shrimp
Brown shrimps from a local seafood market are firm. When they’re raw, they have a pink color. As they boil, their color will change, and they will develop a unique flavor. The flavor profile will vary by shrimp. Most brown shrimps are sweet, but a shrimp that’s rich in iodine will taste mildly salty.
White Shrimp
White shrimps can grow up to eight inches long. The top varieties are Pacific White Shrimp, Gulf White Shrimp, and Chinese White Shrimp. They’re delicious
- Fried
- Baked
- Grilled
- Steamed
- Boiled
Rock Shrimp
These shrimps are firm and sweet. They’re high in protein like a lobster.
Blue Crab
Blue crabs can span up to 5 1/2 inches. This crab meat is delicious with Old Bay seasoning.
King Crab
An Alaskan King Crab can weigh up to 25 pounds. The primary meat comes from its claws.
Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crabs are large, succulent and sweet. The harvesting season is fairly short. It starts in the winter and ends in the spring.
If you’re looking for authentic shrimp & crab recipes of Charleston, SC, contact Mt Pleasant Seafood, or browse the listings on the recipe page at www.mtpleasantseafood.com.
