Merchants FoodService Specsheet

Shrimp is the number one most popular seafood among consumers, and White Shrimp is one of the most popular shrimp species, known for their sweet flavor and tender texture. A highly versatile, all-purpose seafood that can be prepared in a variety of ways – grill, bake, sauté, broil – with a variety of flavors, seasonings and sauces, and for endless applications – bowls, salads, tacos, stir fry, surf and turf, appetizers, soups, stews, skewers, and more. Shrimp are raw, hand peeled and deveined with the tails removed to reduce labor and preparation time - and individually quick frozen within hours of harvest to retain the shrimps natural, premium quality fresh taste and texture. These shrimp are accurately weighted and counted to deliver uniformity and consistency in every bag. Phosphate-free shrimp uses salt, sodium carbonate and sodium citrate to preserve the natural qualities of the shrimp and perform similarly to all natural shrimp. Shrimp are a healthy, nutrient-rich seafood – an excellent source of protein, naturally low in fat, carbohydrate free, and gluten free. Sustainably and responsibly sourced according to the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP). All shrimp are certified 2-star or higher (sourced from BAP certified processing plants and farms) and have full transparency from pond to plate.

Boil - BBQ, Bake, Boil, Grill, Saute, or Steam

Great when served as an appetizer or entree. Serve warm or chilled. Works great for Salads, pastas, rice bowls, an alternative protein for pork or chicken, and a great steak topper when sautéed in melted butter and herbs. For all cooking methods, an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) must be reached.

Keep frozen at 0°F (-18°C) until ready to use. Do not refreeze thawed shrimp. Store thawed shrimp in the refrigerator and use within 24 hours.