WILD COLDWATER PINK SHRIMP (Pandalus Jordani)

WILD COLDWATER PINK SHRIMP (Pandalus Jordani)

Other Names:
Shrimp, Prawn, Ocean Shrimp.

Availability:
April to October.

Depth of Catch:
10 to 800 fathoms.

Characteristics:
While much of the shrimp that is available in the market are warm water varieties, Pink shrimp are one of several species of coldwater shrimp that are available to consumers. Pink shrimp range from the Aleutian Islands to Baja California and concentrations generally remain in well-defined areas from year to year. Shrimp fisheries occur off the entire North American Pacific coast, but target species and gears used vary between and within states and provinces.

Range of Shelf Life
Three to seven days, depending on the quality of handling the fish has received.

How To Store:
Fresh cold water pink shrimp should be buried in ice.

Catch Area:
British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, California

Season:
April to October

Packaging:
10kg box frozen whole round