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USA Wild-Caught Atlantic White Shrimp on Sale This Friday Only

By Jennifer Cheng, October 11, 2011  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Jennifer Cheng
Want to know the best-kept secret in seafood? They’re wild-caught Atlantic white shrimp and they’ll be on sale this Friday for $7.99 per pound. It’s a one day only sale, so make sure you stop by on Friday, October 14th to pick up your share of shell-on, raw white shrimp! (Some stores may have a 10-pound limit.) These sweet, tender 26/30 count (large) shrimp are so good that you’ll have a hard time keeping their deliciousness a secret. Caught by US shrimpers at the peak of the season and frozen within hours of catch, we don’t allow sulfites and phosphate preservatives so that you can enjoy the naturally sweet taste of the shrimp. These truly special shrimp are only available in the fall, so make sure you get them while they’re here to make the perfect fall meal. For shrimp inspiration, I turn to a favorite movie quote that you may recognize: “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it. There’s shrimp kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That’s…that’s about it.” – Bubba, Forrest Gump That’s a pretty comprehensive list, but he left out my personal favorite, the classic shrimp cocktail (with a cocktail sauce heavy on the horseradish). We’ve got some recipe suggestions for shrimp here, too. If you love shrimp as much as Bubba and I do, let us know your favorite way to enjoy shrimp. And don’t forget to stop by this Friday to pick up some USA wild-caught Atlantic white shrimp!
Category: Seafood

 

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Tom Wardlow says ...
More detail on nutritional value of shrimp would be helpful.
10/11/2011 9:46:35 AM CDT
janejohnson says ...
@Tom Unfortunately, the nutritional value of shrimp is dependent upon a number of variables (size, origin, etc). The best way for you to get the most accurate information on the nutritional information regarding the shrimp sold at your community's Whole Foods Market is to reach out to that store directly. I've included a link below that will help you identify your store's contact information. A Team Member at your store will be more than happy to share the correct information with you. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/
10/11/2011 4:23:59 PM CDT
Lucie says ...
I love shrimps with mayonnaise
10/12/2011 4:05:05 AM CDT
Janet says ...
Wow...I'll definitely be getting some on Friday!!
10/12/2011 5:45:52 PM CDT
Carol Benolkin says ...
How do they compare in taste, to fresh "Gulf" shrimp?
10/12/2011 5:50:09 PM CDT
Karen says ...
Please let us know where these shrimp were caught. I love good shrimp and will definitely stock up if they're truly from the Atlantic. Since the BP Oil Disaster, the FDA has raised it's level of concern for contaminates so the gulf seafood will pass the tests and so vendors can say it's the most tested in the world (which might be true, but still doesn't mean they are safe to eat). Shrimpers in the gulf are pulling in shrimp with no eyes, fish with lesions and crabs with oil under their shells. Many people look to Whole Foods to be a leader on healthy foods. Thank you for all you do, though. Not counting that Gulf Seafood, you're still one of the best places to buy good, wholesome food.
10/12/2011 6:18:03 PM CDT
Donna says ...
Shrimp - Yum! And Wild caught is the only way to go! I know what I am having on Friday for dinner :D
10/12/2011 6:45:33 PM CDT
joan m says ...
I like it in a Brazilian dish called Mariscada.
10/12/2011 7:16:06 PM CDT
Blessed says ...
How long can I keep the shrimp in the freezer before it goes bad?
10/12/2011 7:28:44 PM CDT
Stephanie says ...
Count me in!
10/12/2011 7:44:44 PM CDT
Morris says ...
Super! I shall be there to pick up some “USA Wild-Caught Atlantic White Shrimps"!
10/12/2011 7:49:48 PM CDT
Leslie says ...
Will this special be going on at all Whole Foods locations or only select locations? My closest store is in Honolulu which is at least 45 minutes away. So I'd like to know before I make a trip outside of my regular Whole Foods trip. Thanks! :)
10/12/2011 8:15:00 PM CDT
DARCY says ...
MY FAVORITE FOOD. I WILL BE THERE FOR SURE !!
10/12/2011 8:34:39 PM CDT
Donna M. says ...
I would love to buy them but dread having to shell and devein them!!! Especoslly since they are fairly small. Do they ever come shelled and deveined???
10/12/2011 9:13:29 PM CDT
Colleen says ...
Hello!! I love Whole Food's !!! I wanted to know if you all have any larger shrimp? I love the large ones. I want the 10lbs of the white sweet shrimp as well.
10/12/2011 9:28:47 PM CDT
Jacqueline says ...
Could you provide info on whether these shrimp were caught with by-catch reduction equipment? Otherwise the true cost of these shrimp includes pounds of wasted unintended catch wasted for each one pound of shrimp.
10/12/2011 9:46:37 PM CDT
Lavie says ...
<strong>LOOK JANE</strong> What is the shimp size??
10/12/2011 10:40:21 PM CDT
Debbie says ...
I love your emails, and my son who is a finicky eater Loves shrimp! I plan on stopping by Friday. thanks again!
10/13/2011 12:52:21 AM CDT
Rose Jacobson says ...
i will definitely be there on friday so happy that you have opened a store here in Encinitas i tell everyone to shop there best wishes for tremendous success at this location
10/13/2011 1:47:16 AM CDT
Tracy says ...
Now that I know how to shop at Whole Foods it is so much more reasonable then anyone would think. I love shopping at whole foods the prices are great and the quality is unbeatable
10/13/2011 4:01:55 AM CDT
Deniseinark says ...
Are these shrimp sold head-on or tails only?
10/13/2011 5:29:08 AM CDT
Mary Harris says ...
Thanks for the information love it
10/13/2011 5:54:06 AM CDT
Theresa says ...
I think it's time to make some tempura!
10/13/2011 6:02:43 AM CDT
Wendy says ...
What state(s)do these shrimp come from?
10/13/2011 7:02:24 AM CDT
lesley says ...
yum--marinate in frank's hot sauce and mrs dash garlic and herb and wok em on the grill!!
10/13/2011 7:17:06 AM CDT

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