Black Tiger Shrimp
Tiger shrimp are so-called because they have colored stripes around the shell
and associated stripes on the meat when peeled. Extensively farmed throughout
Asia, shrimp farms are starting to appear in Hawaii and South and North America
as well. Some tiger shrimp are found in the wild, but the difference between
the two is undetectable. Average sizes are 9 to 11 inches. They are marketed
frozen, raw with the shell on, peeled, tail on or cooked, tail on or off.
Product Characteristics
Tiger shrimp meat tends to be softer than the domestic gulf shrimp. They have a
mild, somewhat bland taste. With a beautiful color once cooked, tigers are
great for shrimp cocktail.
Market forms
Frozen - Raw or cooked in blocks or IQF bags.
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