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I think a taste test is definitely called for.  Several pounds of BOTH varieties side-by-side.  Otherwise how are you going to know?   :cool:

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Good idea becasue that means I HAVE to make a trip to SoWal!  Just needed a valid reason to skip work. :funn:

Smiling JOe

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I have not noticed any shrimp boats in Seagrove. :idontno:

Yes you are correct, so where is the seafood in the area come from?

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there is usually a shrimp boat parked at the 331 bridge.  My brothers always buy shrimp there and say it's good.  :cool:

there is usually a shrimp boat parked at the 331 bridge.  My brothers always buy shrimp there and say it&#039;s good.  :cool:

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[QUOTE=RiverOtter]there is usually a shrimp boat parked at the 331 bridge.  My brothers always buy shrimp there and say it's good.  :cool:[/QUOTE]
 They're still alive? LOL. I've seen the boat, but I'm scared to buy there. We always buy at Goatfeathers.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">there is usually a shrimp boat parked at the 331 bridge. My brothers always buy shrimp there and say it&#039;s good. :cool:</blockquote> They&#039;re still alive? LOL. I&#039;ve seen the boat, but I&#039;m scared to buy there. We always buy at Goatfeathers.

[QUOTE=Beach Runner]They're still alive? LOL. I've seen the boat, but I'm scared to buy there. We always buy at Goatfeathers.[/QUOTE]
 
Yup , I think it the heads on stuff too.  They claim the shrimps have more flavor that way :idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Beach Runner">They&#039;re still alive? LOL. I&#039;ve seen the boat, but I&#039;m scared to buy there. We always buy at Goatfeathers.</blockquote> 
Yup , I think it the heads on stuff too. They claim the shrimps have more flavor that way :idontno:

[QUOTE=RiverOtter]Yup , I think it the heads on stuff too.  They claim the shrimps have more flavor that way :idontno:[/QUOTE]
 That might be why if you go to a good Cajun restaurant, like K-Paul's, they still have the heads on. Actually if you've ever lived in NOLA as I have, bought a bushel of crawfish, sucked the heads, and thrown the remains into Lake Pontchartrain (while drinking Dixie beer), you'd understand.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">Yup , I think it the heads on stuff too. They claim the shrimps have more flavor that way :idontno:</blockquote> That might be why if you go to a good Cajun restaurant, like K-Paul&#039;s, they still have the heads on. Actually if you&#039;ve ever lived in NOLA as I have, bought a bushel of crawfish, sucked the heads, and thrown the remains into Lake Pontchartrain (while drinking Dixie beer), you&#039;d understand.

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[QUOTE=Beach Runner]That might be why if you go to a good Cajun restaurant, like K-Paul's, they still have the heads on. Actually if you've ever lived in NOLA as I have, bought a bushel of crawfish, sucked the heads, and thrown the remains into Lake Pontchartrain (while drinking Dixie beer), you'd understand.[/QUOTE]


Forget the mudbugs, but give me the Dixie beer.  Love that stuff! :clap_1:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Beach Runner">That might be why if you go to a good Cajun restaurant, like K-Paul&#039;s, they still have the heads on. Actually if you&#039;ve ever lived in NOLA as I have, bought a bushel of crawfish, sucked the heads, and thrown the remains into Lake Pontchartrain (while drinking Dixie beer), you&#039;d understand.</blockquote> 
 
Forget the mudbugs, but give me the Dixie beer. Love that stuff! :clap_1:

ktmeadows

[QUOTE=RiverOtter]Yup , I think it the heads on stuff too.  They claim the shrimps have more flavor that way :idontno:[/QUOTE]

Aargh!  I remember the first time I was served shrimp with the heads on...still makes me shudder! :eek: It was at a seafood place near the SS Alabama in Mobile.  Not used to that....our shrimp here in the Midwest are all beheaded before they're served!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">Yup , I think it the heads on stuff too. They claim the shrimps have more flavor that way :idontno:</blockquote> 
Aargh! I remember the first time I was served shrimp with the heads on...still makes me shudder! 😱 It was at a seafood place near the SS Alabama in Mobile. Not used to that....our shrimp here in the Midwest are all beheaded before they&#039;re served!

DBOldford

Yes, that stuff in a crustacean's head is very yummy.  Too bad that it is absolutely loaded with the Big C (cholesterol).  Shrimp are pretty good in that way without the heads, though.  Those antennae always tickle my throat going down, anyway.

Yes, that stuff in a crustacean&#039;s head is very yummy.  Too bad that it is absolutely loaded with the Big C (cholesterol).  Shrimp are pretty good in that way without the heads, though.  Those antennae always tickle my throat going down, anyway.

[QUOTE=Donna]Yes, that stuff in a crustacean's head is very yummy.  Too bad that it is absolutely loaded with the Big C (cholesterol).  Shrimp are pretty good in that way without the heads, though.  Those antennae always tickle my throat going down, anyway.[/QUOTE]

 :eek:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Donna">Yes, that stuff in a crustacean&#039;s head is very yummy. Too bad that it is absolutely loaded with the Big C (cholesterol). Shrimp are pretty good in that way without the heads, though. Those antennae always tickle my throat going down, anyway.</blockquote> 
 😱

:puke: 

[QUOTE=Donna]Yes, that stuff in a crustacean's head is very yummy.  Too bad that it is absolutely loaded with the Big C (cholesterol).  Shrimp are pretty good in that way without the heads, though.  Those antennae always tickle my throat going down, anyway.[/QUOTE]

 :eek: 

I'll take mine de-headed and de-veined, thank you.

:puke: 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Donna">Yes, that stuff in a crustacean&#039;s head is very yummy. Too bad that it is absolutely loaded with the Big C (cholesterol). Shrimp are pretty good in that way without the heads, though. Those antennae always tickle my throat going down, anyway.</blockquote> 
 😱 
 
I&#039;ll take mine de-headed and de-veined, thank you.

I love me some good head-on shrimp. You have not tasted flavorable shrimp until you've tried some fresh head-on shrimp.

I love me some good head-on shrimp. You have not tasted flavorable shrimp until you&#039;ve tried some fresh head-on shrimp.

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]I love me some good head-on shrimp. You have not tasted flavorable shrimp until you've tried some fresh head-on shrimp.[/QUOTE]

 :idontno: i can't stand those little beady black eyes staring back at me--yuck! the tails are pretty tasty though.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">I love me some good head-on shrimp. You have not tasted flavorable shrimp until you&#039;ve tried some fresh head-on shrimp.</blockquote> 
 :idontno: i can&#039;t stand those little beady black eyes staring back at me--yuck! the tails are pretty tasty though.

Kinda like eating sushi for the 1st time.  Just gotta put it out of your mind or better yet BE outta yer mind [img]http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/drunk.gif[/img]

Kinda like eating sushi for the 1st time. Just gotta put it out of your mind or better yet BE outta yer mind <img src="http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/drunk.gif" alt="" />

[QUOTE=RiverOtter]Kinda like eating sushi for the 1st time.  Just gotta put it out of your mind or better yet BE outta yer mind [img]http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/drunk.gif[/img][/QUOTE]

 :cool: that would help, i imagine. could probably do it tonite after the few cosmos i just had!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">Kinda like eating sushi for the 1st time. Just gotta put it out of your mind or better yet BE outta yer mind <img src="http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/drunk.gif" alt="" /></blockquote> 
 :cool: that would help, i imagine. could probably do it tonite after the few cosmos i just had!

[QUOTE=destindreamin]:cool: that would help, i imagine. could probably do it tonite after the few cosmos i just had![/QUOTE]
 
Couple of those pineapple cosmos at Cafe 30A will do ya :cool:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="destindreamin">:cool: that would help, i imagine. could probably do it tonite after the few cosmos i just had!</blockquote> 
Couple of those pineapple cosmos at Cafe 30A will do ya :cool:

I just had a conversation with a family member who believes the fresh shrimp in Mobile are much better than the ones in Seagrove area.  Any truth to this idea?

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