Rock Shrimp

With a lobster-like texture and briny sweetness, rock shrimp are wild-caught in deep waters off Florida and the Gulf. Their meaty tails and bold flavor make them perfect for grilling, frying, and oven roasting.

Scientific Name
Sicyonia brevirostris
regional nicknames
Brown Rock Shrimp

Product Details

Pack

Raw, Frozen or Refreshed

Form

P&D

count range

51/60 to 71/90

country of origin

USA

catch method

Otter trawling with U.S. regulatory oversight and seasonal closures

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Species highlights

100% Wild-Caught in the U.S.

Harvested from deep Gulf and Atlantic waters under strict NOAA fishery management and sustainability standards.

Distinctive Flavor & Texture

Naturally sweet and briny with a firm, lobster-like texture that holds up beautifully across cooking methods.

Convenient P&D Format

Offered exclusively peeled and deveined for effortless prep and consistent portioning—ideal for high-volume kitchens.

Culinary Versatility

Meaty tails excel in grilling, frying, roasting, or pasta and seafood entrées where texture and flavor take center stage.

Responsible Sourcing

Responsibly managed U.S. fisheries
Compliant with NOAA and U.S. fishery management standards
harvested with gear restrictions and habitat protections ensuring long-term resource health

Traceability

Fully traceable to vessel

Delicious Details

Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.

Ideal Cooking Techniques

Grilled

Deep-fried

Broiled

Skewered

Flavor Notes

Sweet, rich, briny

Texture

Very firm, lobster-like

Culinary uses
across cuisines

Rock Shrimp Tempura

Cuisine Type
Japanese
Source
Food My Muse

Crispy Japanese-style rock shrimp tempura with a delicate, airy batter and savory sauce.

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Rock Shrimp Roll

Cuisine Type
American
Source
NY Times

A summery American rock-shrimp roll of tender, lightly seasoned rock shrimp mixed with crisp celery and herbs, tucked into a butter-griddled bun.

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Lindsey Eats LA

A crispy, American-style bang bang shrimp appetizer of lightly battered fried shrimp tossed in a sweet-spicy creamy sauce with chives and lemon.

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Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw

Cuisine Type
Tex-Mex
Source
Pinch of Yum

Spicy shrimp tacos loaded with garlic-cilantro-lime slaw, creamy sauce, avocado, and Cotija in warm tortillas.

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