Hey there, fellow seafood lovers! I’ve been on a mission to find the best places to get those amazing royal red shrimp, and boy, do I have some great info to share with you! Let me tell you everything you need to know about buying these deep-water delicacies.
Online Shopping: The Easiest Way to Get Royal Reds
I’ve discovered that Shrimp Boxx (shrimpboxx.com) is one of the most reliable sources for royal red shrimp. They ship these beauties straight from the Gulf of Mexico to your doorstep. Here’s what they offer:
Shrimp Boxx Package Options:
- Small Box (3 lbs) – $66.45
- Medium Box (5 lbs) – $84.95
- Large Box (10 lbs) – $169.99
- X-Large Box (15 lbs) – $229.99
What’s super cool about Shrimp Boxx is:
- Free shipping on orders over $179
- Shipping starts at just $19.95
- They guarantee cold, secure packaging
- Money-back guarantee or reshipment if something goes wrong
- Customer service available at 800-899-3064
What Makes Their Service Special?
When you order from Shrimp Boxx, here’s what you’ll get:
- Premium royal reds straight from the Gulf
- Easy cooking instructions included
- Convenient packaging for fridge/freezer storage
- Recipes to help you make the most of your shrimp
The Ordering Process
- Choose your box size
- Pick your delivery date
- They catch and pack your order fresh
- Your shrimp arrives cold and ready to cook
Storage Tips
Once your shrimp arrives
- Refrigerate immediately
- Keep frozen until ready to use
- Follow included storage instructions
Why I Love Royal Red Shrimp
These aren’t your regular shrimp, folks! Royal reds are special because:
- They’re caught in deep Gulf waters
- They have a naturally sweet taste
- The texture is more like lobster
- They’re perfect for lots of recipes
Pro Tips for Ordering
Here’s what I’ve learned
- Order more than you think you need (trust me, they’re that good!)
- Check delivery dates carefully
- Consider splitting a larger order with friends for better value
- Look out for special discounts and deals
If you’re looking for fresh, high-quality royal red shrimp, I really recommend giving Shrimp Boxx a try. Their customer service is great, and the quality is consistently awesome.
Need recipe ideas? They’ve got tons on their website, from traditional boils to gumbo. Just remember – whatever you do, don’t overcook these beauties!
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What Are Royal Red Shrimp?
When I spotted some Royal Red Shrimp at my grocery store recently, I had to snap them up. They’re really unique. They’re found 430 fathoms deep (that’s like half a mile) and are difficult (and thus not super-profitable) for fishermen to catch. This special seafood is found in a wide range, but the best spot for them is the Gulf Coast between the Florida panhandle and Mississippi. Royal Red season is late summer to late fall, with the peak harvest in September, but because they are usually flash frozen on the boats, you can enjoy them year-round.
They have a sweeter and more buttery flavor than other shrimp, a bit like lobster even. The coolest thing is that they’re pink even before you cook them. See:
Argentine Red Shrimp are similar and come from the cold waters off the far southern tip of Argentina in that Atlantic ocean. Use my Garlic Butter Argentine Shrimp recipe if you have that kind instead.
How Do You Know When They Are Cooked?
Because they’re already pink, you can’t use the usual method for determining if they’re cooked or not. Normally, shrimp turn pink when they’re cooked and that’s a great indicator of their doneness. Instead, you have to watch for Royal Reds to turn more opaque and to curl up a bit.
In the pan below, they’ve been cooking for about a minute. You can see that some of them have started curling and getting opaque while some are still a bit more jiggly.
Florida Royal Red Shrimp from Peter’s Florida Seafood
FAQ
Where do you find royal red shrimp?
Royal Red shrimp are a true delicacy, renowned for their rich, lobster-like flavor and tender, succulent texture. These deep-water beauties are harvested from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of Gulf of America.
What is the season for royal red shrimp?
The royal red shrimp season lasts from late summer to late fall, with peak season being September. Not very many fishermen are licensed to harvest royal reds, so most flash freeze their catches on the boat after hauling them in.
Is royal red shrimp the same as Argentine red shrimp?
Our Gulf Royal Reds have a much more deep red color and the taste is considerably sweeter. Argentine Pinks are less vibrant color with a bland taste but are being mislabeled and sold as Royal Red shrimp at restaurants and markets all across the U.S. Even at local restaurants right here on the coast.
Are royal reds the best shrimp?
But are royal red shrimp better than other species? Yes. Royal reds are more lobstery, sweeter and more tender than other shrimp. In fact, the only shrimp that beats or matches them are spot prawns, which, to me, are the king of all shrimp. Both are deep water shrimp, incidentally.