Tag: shrimp

What’s the Difference Between Shrimp and Prawns?

You’re preparing a new seafood recipe. You have nearly all the ingredients ready, you just have to grab the shrimp the recipe calls for. But as you open your fridge you realize that it wasn’t shrimp you grabbed at the grocery store, but prawns. Will you still be able to cook your recipe? Or will… Read more »

Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Shrimp

A popular Maine seafood, shrimp can be cooked in a variety of ways to compliment any meal. Shrimp cocktail and shrimp scampi are just two of the most popular options. Past its delicious flavor, how much do you know about shrimp? There are more than 2000 species These bite size ocean dwellers play an important… Read more »

Tips For Preparing Seafood 

Not only is seafood delicious, versatile, and affordable, it’s also nutritious, low in calories and a great  source of protein. Whether you’re craving lobster, shrimp, salmon, or other shellfish, seafood is easy to cook. Anyone can master it with some practice. Here are a few tips for preparing some of your favorite kinds of seafood:… Read more »

3 Summer Seafood Recipes

Here at Cape Porpoise, we love our fresh Maine lobsters, but we can’t forget the other delicious seafood we have. From our jumbo white shrimp to Maine blue mussels, we have all your needs for fresh seafood. To inspire your culinary skills, we have included some great, easy-to-prepare, recipes you can make using our fresh… Read more »

Health Benefits of Shrimp

Seafood is not only delicious but a lot of seafood comes with health benefits. Shrimp, in particular, comes with several health benefits of its own when consumed in moderation. Low in Calories Shrimp is mostly made up of water and has an extremely low calorie count. A medium sized shrimp only contains about 7 calories… Read more »