Port Arthur, TX (April 16, 2024) The American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) is taking aggressive action to combat imports of shrimp from India that were made with forced labor and tainted by other labor abuses. On March 20, 2024, reports emerged regarding horrific labor conditions in India’s shrimp industry, including forced and bonded labor, child labor, hazardous and sickening working conditions, excessive hours, pay below the minimum wage, withheld pay, forced overtime and unpaid overtime, and harassment and verbal abuse. On Friday, April 12, 2024, ASPA filed an allegation with the U ..read more

November 3, 2022, BILOXI, Mississippi – Wild American Shrimp®, the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA)’s marketing program for wild-caught Gulf and South Atlantic Shrimp, has announced the winners of the 2022 Chef of the Year Awards: Chef Carl “Flavor” Stanton for “Hometown Chef,” Chefs Adam and Tommy Waller for “Influencer Chef,” and Chef Armando Vasquez for “Professional Chef.” These chefs will reign for the next year as the association’s “Admirals of Advocacy.” Each of the winners will also receive a commemorative award plate and a $500 donation to the charity of their choosi ..read more

From the United States’ highest mountains to the beaches on all of our coasts, buying local means buying American. The COVID-19 pandemic left Americans wondering where they could go to get quality food for their families and who they could trust to provide it to them. Many grocery stores found it hard to keep typical meat products in stock. But through it all, our Wild American Shrimp were and still are available in freezers. Now, they’re even back in reopening restaurants. Over the past several years, our nation has become far too reliant on imports from foreign countries – especially shrimp ..read more

Not all that long ago, shrimp and grits was a decidedly regional dish. But with the popularity of cooking shows and social media and the rise of celebrity chefs, what once was enjoyed by a few has become a beloved dish of many, not just those who live in the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia. Not every shrimp and grits recipe is the same. Some are complicated, while some are designed to be simple and quick. Just make sure wild-caught American shrimp are your shrimp of choice. Try these recipes and see which one is your favorite! Here’s a “loaded” version from Kulinary Effect: Fontina c ..read more

By Rachael Ray INGREDIENTS: 4 scallions, green and white parts, coarsely chopped 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, divided 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup tamari, plus 3 tablespoons, dark soy, found on the international aisle 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, a big handful 2 limes, zest and juice 1/2 pound medium Wild American Shrimp®, shelled and deveined, tails removed 1 pound ground pork 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons water Toothpicks DIRECTIONS: In the bowl of a food proces ..read more

KATIE DIXON THE BIRDHOUSE CAFE Katie’s love for food was born from a desire to fuel her body while developing a passion for healthy eating. Her heart is to nourish and heal lives with good nutrition that leaves your body & your tastebuds satisfied. Katie opened the Birdhouse Cafe in 2017 to create an environment where everyone leaves feeling loved, nourished, and inspired. The Birdhouse offers a range of power foods from acai bowls and salads to healthy takes on traditional, southern fare. Katie also serves as a spokesperson for the MS UProot Campaign – a campaign with the objective of “bu ..read more

We’ve talked in the past about the importance of always buying wild-caught American shrimp. From the benefits they have over farm-raised and imported shrimp to how buying wild and American means you’re supporting American workers to the significance of reading labels, we aim to make it easy for the eco-conscious consumer to buy shrimp from the source they desire: American waters through American processors. But what consumers may not realize is that when they buy U.S. wild-caught American shrimp they are supporting one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world. When they buy Wild Caught A ..read more

Shrimp scampi is an incredibly popular way to serve shrimp, and it’s easy to see why! Pairing the sweet taste of wild-caught shrimp with the savory flavor of a garlic butter sauce makes a match made in seafood heaven. However, shrimp scampi isn’t just a popular shrimp dish. In a vote held by America’s Test Kitchen – one of the nation’s top public broadcast cooking shows – on their 20th Anniversary Special to see which of their over 1000 recipes was America’s favorite: shrimp scampi came out on top! “Shrimp scampi didn’t just win,” said Bridget Lancaster, one of the co-hosts of America’s Test K ..read more