Florida Shrimp

Florida shrimp (Image: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)

Pink shrimp are sweet and tender, typically caught in South Florida and Gulf waters. The season is March through May, and October through December. White shrimp (Oct.-Dec.), mild and tender, are primarily caught on the Atlantic coast.  Brown shrimp (June-Aug.) are found in deeper waters. Rock shrimp (Aug.-Oct.) have hard shells and sweet flesh that tastes somewhat like lobster.