January 16, 2007
From Florida’s Seas To You - Pink Gold
As the sun goes down and many of us are winding down for the day, the crews on the Florida pink shrimp boats begin to kick it up a notch. You see, pink shrimp are skittish and they hide from their predators in the sand when it is bright. Consequently, this Florida culinary delicacy is primarily caught at night under a waning moon.Sometimes commercial shrimp fishermen have to travel a distance offshore to find pink shrimp, which means they may have to live for more than a week on their boats while they trawl nightly for their catch. This hard work and sacrifice is not without its reward. The Florida pink shrimp they harvest is highly sought after by chefs and consumers and it is often referred to as “Pink Gold.”
If you resolved to maintain a healthy diet, Florida pink shrimp is an excellent choice. Shrimp contains low levels of fat and calories and are high in protein. Whether for brunch, lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer, preparation is simple and quick. They are easily adaptable and can be used as the protein source in almost any entrée recipe.
