Flavor Profile
Because they have a moderate water content, White shrimp have a mild flavor and medium texture. White shrimp are more firm than Freshwater Shrimp, but less than Tigers and Wild Mexicans.
Precooked for quick and convenient snacking! Includes cocktail sauce for the perfect pairing.
The scientific name Litopenaeus vannamei helps distinguish these shrimp from other shrimp varieties. White Shrimp make up over 60% of farmed shrimp globally, making them extremely accessible and affordable. This shrimp variety is a great candidate for aquaculture farming, as larvae can be successfully bred with high survival rates.
Common Country of Origin(s): Thailand, India, Ecuador, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam
Cooking Tips & Recipes
Overnight Thaw: Place platter on a leak proof dish and thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Quick Thaw: Remove dome and sauce cup – do not remove inner wrapper. Place sealed sauce cup and sealed platter under cold running water until thawed.
To Serve: Remove inner wrapper and seal from sauce cup; stir sauce and serve.
Ingredients List
Cocktail Sauce: Water, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Horseradish, Salt, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Modified Tapioca Starch, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Onion, Garlic, Spices.