Are Shrimp Done?

[lleeder]

I brought this up in the tp Chef Thread but I think it really needs to be discussed on a larger scale. Shrimp seem to really be falling off lately. Dishes with shrimp on Top Chef are all being called bland and flavorless. Other proteins like the scallop and halibut are kicking shrimps ass all over the place. Has shrimp left our hearts and minds? Are shrimp done? I would really like some imput on the issue from culinary experts on the board. If they are not available, I'll take the opinions of other random douches.

[underdog]

I'll take the opinions of other random douches.

I don't really like shrimp. I've always thought scallops had more flavor.

[A.J.]

Shrimp will always be in my heart.

http://shop.legalseafoods.com/images/images/ShrimpCocktail.jpg

[lleeder]

Shrimp will always be in my heart.

http://shop.legalseafoods.com/images/images/ShrimpCocktail.jpg

Yeah thats the cholesterol

[JerseyRich]

Shrimp will always be in my heart.

http://shop.legalseafoods.com/images/images/ShrimpCocktail.jpg

That sounds like a problem. You should really see a Doctor.

[ozzie]

At one time Lobster was considered peasant food too.

It's all about trends, availability, and cost.

[Aggie]

I used to love shrimp but never really want it anymore. I still enjoy shrimp cocktail and shrimp e'toufee but that's about it. I'm trying to branch outside of shellfish to more "real" seafood.

[JerseyRich]

A lot of places don't know how to cook shrimp properly and it ends up being rubbery and hard...

I blame Olive Garden and Applebee's for most of our culinary complacency.

[HBox]

Scallops taste like fucking ass. And I mean that literally. They don't just taste like an ass, they taste like an ass while it's fucking.

[EddieMoscone]

A lot of places don't know how to cook shrimp properly and it ends up being rubbery and hard...

I blame Olive Garden and Applebee's for most of our culinary complacency.

This.

I would say 90% of the time I eat shrimp out it is overcooked and improperly seasoned.

[JerseyRich]

This.

I would say 90% of the time I eat shrimp out it is overcooked and improperly seasoned.


When I hear someone say "But they have free endless breadsticks" I want to scream.

You know it's bread, right? Is that really what you go out and spend good money in order to enjoy?

[CountryBob]

Oh Mannnnn.... big ass peal and eat shrimp with some good remoulade and fresh horseradish.... and a 12 pack of your fav beer - dont get much better than that!

[mendyweiss]

Most of the shrimp we eat in the US is farm raised. I don't think it tastes nearly as good as the old stuff. Most come from foreign countries .

[A.J.]

Yeah thats the cholesterol

That sounds like a problem. You should really see a Doctor.

If Beefsteak Charlie's was still around, I'd likely be dead by now.

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[ANC]

A lot of places don't know how to cook shrimp properly and it ends up being rubbery and hard...

I blame Olive Garden and Applebee's for most of our culinary complacency.

This.

Scallops taste like fucking ass.

This. Scallops taste like the undercarriage of a seacow.

[ozzie]

Most of the shrimp we eat in the US is farm raised. I don't think it tastes nearly as good as the old stuff. Most come from foreign countries .

Huh?

I pass a multitude of shrimp trollers every morning crossing the bay. I can't speak for the East or West coasts, but shrimping is still the #1 seafood industry on the Gulf Coast.

I'm not saying there aren't people farm raising shrimp, and I know the Japanese are famous for fishing in "international waters" just off the US coast, but I'm not sure where you're getting your "Most" facts.

[underdog]

Most of the shrimp we eat in the US is farm raised. I don't think it tastes nearly as good as the old stuff. Most come from foreign countries .

I'm pretty sure shrimp are from the ocean.

[Dude!]

I'm pretty sure shrimp are from the ocean.

the ocean called
they said they're running out of shrimp

[HBox]

the ocean called
they said they're running out of shrimp

The jerk store called......

[IMSlacker]

When I hear someone say "But they have free endless breadsticks" I want to scream.

You know it's bread, right? Is that really what you go out and spend good money in order to enjoy?

They have endless salad too.

[KC2OSO]

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[sailor]

depends on the dish, but i love shrimp. i also don't get the backlash against shrimp cocktail.

[biggirl]

I love shrimp. I hate lobster and scallops. Sorry.

[Hottub]

If Beefsteak Charlie's was still around, I'd likely be dead by now.

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From all the beer, wine or sangria you can drink!

[Crossweird]

I blame Olive Garden and Applebee's for most of our culinary complacency.

I blame Gvac.

[landarch]

shrimp tastes like hotdogs to me. I hate them unless it's shrimp and grits. That's good.

[Fez4PrezN2008]

Shrimp are the Tyler Thigpen of seafood.

Almost really good, but not quite.

[sr71blackbird]

Take a deep frying pan and melt some butter and a hefty amount of paprika, chopped garlic and minced onion. Maybe some red pepper. Toss in some cleaned shrimp with shells on, and sautee until almost all the liquid is gone. The paprika will redden the flesh and the other spices add a kick flavor to it.

[burrben]

i <3 shrimp

[~Katja~]

I won't go near shrimp... not only are they done for me... they were never done well enough for me to find them appealing.

[EddieMoscone]

shrimp tastes like hotdogs to me. I hate them unless it's shrimp and grits. That's good.

http://newyork.seriouseats.com/images/2009-03-02-restoshow-shrimphotdog.jpg