Jumbo Gulf Shrimp - Raw (½ lb)

½ lb of Raw Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Your Pot, Your Rules

Ordering shrimp raw is the cook's choice. Nothing has been decided for you yet: not the seasoning, not the method, not how far to take them. These Gulf jumbos run big enough that a single shrimp makes a two-bite affair, and the ½ lb size, one you won't find anywhere else on our site, slips easily into an order alongside crabs, clams or a few crab cakes without committing you to 1 lb.

From Grey to Pink in About Five Minutes

The steamer treats them best. Put 2 in of water in a pot and bring it to a boil, then set the shrimp in a steam basket so they stay above the water line. Dust them with seafood seasoning, cover, and give them roughly four to five minutes after the steam starts pushing out from under the lid. The shells tell you when to stop: the moment they turn from translucent grey to pink, pull them. Timing shifts a little with every stove and pot, so watch the color, not the clock.

Where They Shine at the Table

Chilled with cocktail sauce, they make an easy opener while the crabs are still steaming. Tossed in a hot pan with butter and garlic, the same shrimp become dinner. And because they arrive uncooked, they take a marinade properly, something no pre-cooked shrimp ever really does.

Prefer Them Done for You?

If you'd rather open the cooler and start peeling, our jumbo Gulf shrimp steamed in our own seasoning arrive with the work already finished. For more ways to put shrimp and crab on the same table, browse our crab and seafood articles. Either way, the shrimp travel cold in an insulated cooler, ready for whatever you have planned.