Brown Shrimp

Farfantepenaeus aztecus

Also Known As

Brownies, Green lake shrimp, Red shrimp, Redtail shrimp, Golden shrimp, Native shrimp, Summer shrimp

U.S. wild-caught brown shrimp is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Availability	Year-round, with peaks in the summer.
Source	U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas.
Taste	Flavorful and sweet. Brown shrimp sometimes have a slight iodine taste.
Texture	Firm.
Color	Raw shrimp meat is translucent pink to gray. When cooked, their shells are pinkish-red and their meat is pearly white with pink and red shadings.
Health Benefits	Shrimp is low in saturated fat and is a very good source of protein, selenium, and vitamin B12.