What is a gulf shrimp?

Brown, white and pink shrimp are a triad of warmwater animals known collectively as “Gulf shrimp.” Commercially important to both the United States and Mexico, Gulf shrimp are found along the southeastern U.S. coast, as far north as Maryland, and along the entire western Gulf, particularly on Mexico's Campeche Banks.

What is the difference between Gulf shrimp and regular shrimp?

Perhaps the most readily available of all domestic shrimp, Gulf shrimp bring an earthier flavor than their Atlantic cousins. ... It may sound unappetizing, but Gulf shrimp enjoy the muddier environment caused by the low tide, and the result of that sludge is a more pronounced minerality in the shellfish.

What does gulf shrimp taste like?

They pack a rich, buttery flavor that's often compared to that of lobster, so there's no need to pair these shrimp with a strong sauce. Once they've been cooked, it's almost impossible to tell one Gulf shrimp from another just by looking at them (except for the Royal Reds, of course).