Buy Louisiana Seafood

[Hatchertiger]

This is an e-mail I received from Louisiana Seafood Direct:

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An Appeal from Seafood Industry   Industry already down. Louisiana commercial fishermen had not yet rebounded from declined catches due to last year’s flood waters when now there is deep concern for the industry’s fate as a result of self-quarantines and an expected economic slump due to the coronavirus.  And this comes just before the opening of the inland shrimp season in May. Seafood readily available. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet is encouraging residents and visitors to purchase seafood produced and caught by Louisiana fishermen.  He says, “We can help the industry by pitching in and purchasing Louisiana seafood whenever possible.  Each dollar you spend helps fishermen, their families, and their communities - the backbone of the seafood industry.” Farmers Markets closed. The Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market which has been the better-known outlet for fishermen to sell seasonal seafood off the boats, normally open the first Saturday of each month, will be closed in April to combat the spread of the virus.  (The market draws an average of 1,300 customers each month.)  Twin Parish Port and Market Director Wendell Verret says there are other opportunities to purchase fresh or fresh frozen seafoods to help support fishermen. Find available locations. Because of this uncertainty, Verret says, "We've decided to start promoting seafood sales and informing the public which locations are available for call ahead and for pickup." Those vendors include:  Vermilion Bay Seafood in Delcambre, Granger’s Seafood in Maurice, D & T Crawfish in Abbeville, Big D’s Seafood in Franklin, Milton and Christine Naquin in Broussard, and Fresh Water Seafood in Loreauville.    Fresh frozen seafoods can still be purchased, as of now, at the Market of Broussard Commons in Broussard, Gonsoulin’s Meat Market in Loreauville, Jessica Gail Seafood in Youngsville, Granger's .Seafood in Maurice, and other locations. Consumers can also track fresh catches as they come in by checking the website DelcambreDirectSeafood.com.   Fishermen who participate on the site post their catches and where they will be selling, along with a phone number.  Postings are also on Facebook. Seafood available online. Locals unable to pick up seafood, as well as consumers across the country, can purchase seafood caught and packaged by fishermen through LouisianaDirectSeafoodShop.com.  Orders can be placed online and shipped anywhere in the United States.  Montoucet pleads with consumers saying, “Find a way to include all Louisiana seafood products in your budgets.  [Fishermen] are counting on this income for their survival, especially after the hardships many of them suffered last year.  Remember the income received is key to maintaining the overall strength of our economy.”  And, when purchasing any seafood, Montoucet also reminds consumers to verify it was caught in Louisiana.   Twin Parish Port Commission     Wendell R. Verret     Port Director     (800) 884-6120 Ext. 1     wverret@PortOfDelcambre.com .   Fishermen who participate on the site post their catches and where they will be selling, along with a phone number.  Postings are also on Facebook. Seafood available online. Locals unable to pick up seafood, as well as consumers across the country, can purchase seafood caught and packaged by fishermen through LouisianaDirectSeafoodShop.com.  Orders can be placed online and shipped anywhere in the United States.  Montoucet pleads with consumers saying, “Find a way to include all Louisiana seafood products in your budgets.  [Fishermen] are counting on this income for their survival, especially after the hardships many of them suffered last year.  Remember the income received is key to maintaining the overall strength of our economy.”  And, when purchasing any seafood, Montoucet also reminds consumers to verify it was caught in Louisiana. Twin Parish Port Commission     Wendell R. Verret     Port Director     (800) 884-6120 Ext. 1     wverret@PortOfDelcambre.com

 

This is the link referred to in the e-mail, you can literally order seafood off of the boat:

https://louisianadirectseafood.com/delcambre-direct-seafood/

 

Edited March 30, 2020 by Hatchertiger

[LSUDad]

This is from my friends place on Belle River. The Cajun Belle heading out. 
I have their number, have called often for fresh Shrimp dockside. They stay out 3 days. Then back home. They dock on the North side of Hwy 70, Belle River East side. 
 

 

 

[COTiger]

50 minutes ago, Hatchertiger said:

This is an e-mail I received from Louisiana Seafood Direct:

 

This is the link referred to in the e-mail, you can literally order seafood off of the boat:

https://louisianadirectseafood.com/delcambre-direct-seafood/

 

$17 for what I assume is one pound of large peeled shrimp.  Am I reading that correctly?

[Hatchertiger]

25 minutes ago, COTiger said:

$17 for what I assume is one pound of large peeled shrimp.  Am I reading that correctly?

Appears to be correct, peeled and deveined.  Just for comparison, 1 pound of peeled crawfish tail meat is $13-15 locally.

[COTiger]

17 minutes ago, Hatchertiger said:

Appears to be correct, peeled and deveined.  Just for comparison, 1 pound of peeled crawfish tail meat is $13-15 locally.

That appears to be rather steep compared to what I would pay per pound for similar sized shrimp here in CO.  Granted, they are frozen but if they were shipped to me from LA they would be frozen.

[Nutriaitch]

13 hours ago, COTiger said:

$17 for what I assume is one pound of large peeled shrimp.  Am I reading that correctly?

 

13 hours ago, Hatchertiger said:

Appears to be correct, peeled and deveined.  Just for comparison, 1 pound of peeled crawfish tail meat is $13-15 locally.

 

didn't click the link, but holy shyte that's high!