Why choose to eat South Carolina
ocean caught shrimp?

BEST CHOICE:
The South Carolina Shrimper's Association wants you the consumer to always have a choice and be able to get some of the best shrimp in the world.  Sad to say that often when you eat out you are consuming a foreign pond raised shrimp.  Even though the lack of flavor can be covered up with sauces and batter, other possible concerns may still be present.  To be informed use the internet.  One can start by going to any search engine and typing in the dangers of imported shrimp.

HEALTH:
South Carolina ocean caught shrimp are a great nutritional value.  They are low carb, low fat, low calorie and a good source of protein.  Ocean caught South Carolina shrimp contain heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids.  A Rockefeller University study showed that the ratio of HDL to LDL was favorable for steamed shrimp.  Ocean caught shrimp are also a source of selenium, Vitamins (B6, D, B12), Niacin, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium.

ECONOMICAL VALUE:
A product this tasty and good for you would be great to eat anytime.  There are many ways to prepare shrimp.  Eat a whole pound by yourself, stretch the pound to feed your family, or be a hit using only a pound and feed guest with many of the delicious recipes available.  When shrimp are put in a recipe they can be a real economic value.  How many can be fed with a pound of steak or other main course meat?

Freeze the shrimp in water when fresh and they will defrost tasting the same weeks and months later.  Don't wait months.  Eat 'Em Up and enjoy fresh South Carolina Ocean Caught Shrimp all of the time.

To find out whre in your area you can buy fresh ocean caught shrimp, contact the South Carolina Shrimper's Association or view our web site's Docks & Restaurants pages.