Litopenaeus setiferus, also known as northern white shrimp, lake shrimp, or southern shrimp, were the first species of commercially harvested shrimp i

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Litopenaeus setiferus, also known as northern white shrimp, lake shrimp, or southern shrimp, were the first species of commercially harvested shrimp in the United States, dating back to 1709. Ninety percent of white shrimp harvested in the US comes from the waters off of Louisiana and Texas. This type of shrimp is prized for its firm texture and sweet flavor.

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