Category Archives: Origins

Shrimp and Grits Recipes

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There is a history lesson screaming to be let out. Don’t worry. It’s about shrimp and grits. Nothing boring.

As obvious as is seems, shrimp and grits was originally a breakfast meal. Shrimpers and fishermen in the Low Country of South Carolina ate it often because it was simple, hearty and available.  I’ve seen it called “‘working man’s food” a lot more often than once or twice.

So, what happened?All of a sudden, it was as if the dish was on menus everywhere! Not only that, Continue reading →

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Texas Gulf Coast Shrimp Boil Recipe

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Got this recipe from a pal in Texas, which was home for five years in the 1980s.  My oldest son still lives in South Texas.

Texas is almost 800 miles wide and just about 800 miles tall. What gets overlooked an awful lot is the vast 370 miles of coastline. Know what they pull Continue reading →

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Two Fried Shrimp Recipes

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The first time I ever tasted shrimp it had been fried. Don’t remember my exact age, but it was before I was ten.  It was amazing to me. Being a child raised in the very deep South, there is an appreciation for fried foods that just seems to come with the territory.

As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Well, there is also more than one way to fry shrimp. Let’s start with this one from Continue reading →

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What Is The Difference Between Shrimp and Prawns?

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Is There A Difference Between Prawns And Shrimp? We see the two terms used interchangeably and awful lot. In some cases, folks use the word ‘prawn’ to mean ‘large shrimp’. Others use the word ‘shrimp’ to indicate shrimp or prawn. Another group of cooks use the word

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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Other than boiled shrimp, this may be the most popular shrimp recipe in the world. But, why wouldn’t it be? Loads of delicious flavors full of brightness and depth. A wonderful combination. As always, Continue reading →

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The Best Shrimp Recipes Start With…The Shrimp!

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There are so many different kinds of shrimp. Matter of fact, more than 300 varieties. And they all taste different. For my money, they are all delicious. There are some differences, though, that are worth knowing about. The different kinds of shrimp won’t effect your recipes all that much, but the sizes can.

Maybe you have seen the TV commercials that talk about “Wild American Shrimp.”  Believe it or not, Continue reading →