Shrimp

Another coastal Louisiana favorite, both brown and white shrimp are found along Louisiana’s coast. The shrimp industry is the most valuable commercial fishery in the state, and Louisiana has led the country in shrimp production since the year 2000. The state’s estuarine coastline supports this industry, as shrimp spend different stages of their life in different salinities. Like oysters, these crustaceans need a good mixture of salty and fresh water to thrive. Local Louisiana shrimp suppliers have recently been threatened by large imports of shrimp from across the world. You can do your part by making sure the shrimp you buy comes from a local, coastal Louisiana source. And good news if you’re a shrimp lover: you can find fresh Louisiana shrimp nearly year-round!