Yes, evidently American’s coastal waters are being invaded by giant cannibal shrimp, or just really large Asian tiger shrimp that like to eat smaller shrimp. And yes, there are some issues that only scientist really understand, just know this — you can eat them.
This article appears in Apr 26 – May 2, 2012.
A neighbor from years back was from the Phillipines and said they were one of the things he enjoyed most about going home to visit family. He called them huge and tasty, and the big grin on his face said even more. Not unlike what happens when you mention lobster to a lobster lover.
As Ted sez… kill it and grill it.
So…
… where in Tucson can one acquire these beasties (solely in the interests of protecting our endangered smaller shrimp, of course)?
Mari…..where oh where can we purchase these babies…..hopefully they are cheaper than lobster……