Tried, True, and Simple Shrimp Recipes and Tips

Simplify Your Next Beach Vacation With Easy Shrimp Meals From the Pros

The relaxing beach vacation you’ve been planning for all year is just around the corner. That goes double for the freshest, all-you-can-eat shrimp on the planet. Fast to cook and easy to eat, shrimp can make preparing meals at the beach simple and delicious for lunch at the pool, picnics by the surf, or dinner with friends and family. All you have to know are a few simple tips and recipes that will have you munching on light and tasty shrimp goodness with minimal prep and cooking time.

Tips from a Shrimp Pro

Destin Ice Seafood Market and Deli, located on Highway 98 in Destin, Florida, offers all the shrimp goodness one could ask for with local fresh shrimp straight off the boat on a daily basis. Offering all your seafood favorites and staples, Destin Ice takes 30-40 steam orders a day with shrimp as one of the market’s leading requests. Destin Ice Manager James Duff is a big fan of the tiny- to colossal-sized delicacy, loving the many ways shrimp can be cooked.

“I am one of those Bubba Gump people when it comes to shrimp,” Duff said. “You can peel it, steam it, sauté it, bake it, pan-fry it, and so much more, making it a go-to item for our customers.” 

Want to be shrimp expert like Duff? Follow his special tips below when purchasing, storing, and preparing shrimp on your next beach getaway. 

Know when to cook it or freeze it  

There’s nothing quite like prime, local shrimp from the Gulf. To make the most of its fresh qualities, cook it or freeze it within three days of purchase. Frozen shrimp can be kept in the freezer for up to six months in a vacuum-sealed container.

Don’t miss out on Royal Reds 

This lightly sweet shrimp is quickly becoming an all-time favorite for beach goers. Found deep in the Gulf, Royal Reds resemble a lobster-like texture and take half the time to cook over regular Gulf shrimp. Royal Reds pair perfectly with butter-based recipes such as a sauteed style dish or butter-dipped simplicity. 

Peel your shrimp at the right time  

Making the easy and always-reliable shrimp boil with a few potatoes and corn cobs thrown in the mix is an all-time beach favorite. The cooked shrimp saves well in the fridge for up to five days as well. Just wait until you’re ready to eat the shrimp to peel it. Shrimp tends to lose its flavor once the shell is gone. 

Order ahead for steamed orders  

Steam orders are great to pick up, ready to go, for a day on the pontoon in the bay or at the fishing pier. To ensure you’re all set for your outing, call at least 24 hours in advance to place your order from your local seafood market or grocery store. Then keep your cooler ice cold throughout the day for safe consuming.

Try Duff’s favorite BBQ Shrimp recipe for yourself by visiting Destin Ice Seafood Market and Deli by visiting the YouTube page via QR code below.

Time to Get Cooking

Fostering a love for cooking at the young age of 8, Chef Carey Thomasson set her sights on a future of all things scrumptious. 

Once you have shrimp in hand, you’re only minutes away from dinner with these delicious and easy meals from professional chef Carey Thomasson. She’s shared two of her favorite easy-to-prepare shrimp recipes for your upcoming beach vacation. And don’t forget, Beachguide condos and house rentals provide all the kitchen essentials you’ll need for the perfect tried, true, and simple shrimp sensations.

Growing up, Carey worked for a catering company and a few restaurants that taught her valuable culinary skills. After college, she joined the restaurant world in New York City before moving to Los Angeles, California, where she became a successful private chef for A-list celebrities. A later move landed her in Birmingham, Alabama, where she worked at Chez For Fon and Highand Bar and Grill, nationally acclaimed for its award-winning cuisine. She and her husband, Dan, later opened DINNER in the community of Mountain Brook, providing freshly prepared home-cooked meals for takeout.

During the pandemic, Carey and her family moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast, where simpler living near the beach made way for Carey to discover new and exciting shrimp creations. She delighted in finding meals that could be created at a moment’s notice with no need for fancy ingredients. 

Savor the Flavor: Indulge in Chef Carey Thomasson's Mouthwatering Shrimp Creations

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Published on Monday, May 22, 2023