West Coast Mexican Shrimp
Renowned as some of the finest in the world, wild-caught West Coast Mexican Shrimp are harvested from the pristine waters of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez. Partnering with an artisanal day-boat fleet, we prioritize premium quality and sustainability through small-batch, high-frequency harvesting. The result is shrimp with exceptional “snap,” rich, mouthwatering flavor, and consistent performance—trusted by top chefs across North America.
Brown Shrimp: Penaeus californiensis
Product Details
Frozen, Raw
Headless, Shell-On (Block frozen)
P&D (IQF)
PDTO (IQF)
EZ Peel
U/8 to 41/50 (brown and blue)
Mexico
Wild-Caught from artisanal panga, day-boat trawl net, and mechanized fleet trawler vessels
Species highlights
Our premium Blue Shrimp are harvested from the pristine Pacific waters and the Sea of Cortez by artisanal day-boats(“pangas”). Our premium Brown Shrimp are harvested in deeper waters of the Pacific with industrial trawl vessels.
Our day-boat fleet represents single-frozen, small batch runs, to preserve natural flavor, texture, and freshness—never treated or chemically enhanced. Our mechanized fleet has state of the art freezing capacity on vessel to lock in full-flavor and freshness.
Naturally rich and briny with a sweet, ocean-fresh finish and signature “snap” that chefs prize for both raw and cooked applications.
The region’s renowned Blue Shrimp variety stands out for its vibrant shell color, firm texture, and premium quality.
Pacific Brown shrimp is hard shelled, crisp,and full-flavored, oftentimes compared to lobster.
Responsible Sourcing
Traceability
Delicious Details
Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.
Ideal Cooking Techniques
Blue
Grilling
Roasting
Crudo
Poaching
Brown
Stewing
Pan-roasting
Soups
Broiling
Flavor Notes
Blue: Sweet, clean, umami
Brown: Rich, savory
Texture
Blue: Snappy, firm yet tender
Brown: Firm, meaty