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Peeling for Over 75 Years!

Our Legacy

In 1943, our founder, at just 16 years old, dreamed up a shrimp-peeling machine while working a summer job at his father's seafood-packing plant in Houma, Louisiana. (That's him carrying the barrel.)

This was the first of thousands of innovative solutions that have improved the way every kind of food - from seafood to vegetables to baked goods - makes its way into our homes.

The Problem

In the last decade, we have become obsessed with fixing what we think is wrong with farm-raised shrimp, an industry that accounts for over 85% of the shrimp consumed in the US. Poor farming practices, careless handling and intentional abuse and adulteration have destroyed the reputation of what is a delicious and accessible source of clean protein.

Buying seafood at the grocery store and cooking it at home can be a hassle: inconsistent product quality, messy prep, strong smells, unfamiliar meal planning and disappointing results.

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Our Solution

With our deep knowledge of the global seafood industry and three generations of innovation under our belts, we got to work re-thinking the supply chain and building our own state-of-the-art facility to peel and pack with precision automation in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is how we created Prime Shrimp.

And once we figured it out, the answer seemed obvious: Source better shrimp. Process it with care. Create products that are easy to use and fun to eat.

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How We Source

The best shrimp starts with...well, the best shrimp. That's why we partner with the world's leading shrimp farms, which specialize in sustainable, meticulously managed aquaculture.

By refusing industry-standard shortcuts like growth hormones, antibiotics, and weird plumping agents, we deliver a protein that is as honest as it is effortless.

Learn more about Ecuadorian Aquaculture

Precision Peeling

We do everything from sorting and peeling to packing and freezing with precision automation in our own domestic BAP-certified facility.

This minimizes handling, protects the shrimp from abuse and maintains a new standard in social responsibility and processing transparency.