Madagascar Shrimp
8,500 miles. That’s quite a long way to go for a shrimp. Unless, of course, you’re talking about one very special, incredibly flavorful, refreshingly ethical shrimp. At Citarella gourmet market, there’s no distance we won’t travel to source the world’s finest, freshest seafood. So, to far-off Madagascar we go to source our Citarella-exclusive organic shrimp.
What makes these shrimp truly extraordinary isn’t just the natural majesty of the African island nation—home to mangroves and ancient baobab trees and white sand beaches—from which they come. Or, that they’re only available in our gourmet markets. And, it’s not just their uniquely sweet, nutty flavor and firm, langoustine-like texture.
While their color (a mesmerizing blue shade that transforms fiery red with the smoky lick of an open flame) is like nothing else we’ve ever seen, what makes our Madagascar organic shrimp truly “rare” is their unmatched purity. These are shrimp farmed with the strictest of organic standards. That means no antibiotics, no growth hormones, no exceptions. Just a natural diet of plankton complemented by organic feed free from GMOs, chemicals, and land-based animal meals.
"These are sustainable shrimp sustainably farmed in pristine low-density conditions with absolute care for the surrounding coastal ecosystem. And with a pledge to give back to support the people of Madagascar, to always put more into the local community than is taken out."
A shrimp like that you can’t find anywhere else on the planet. And here in the United States, these organic Madagascar shrimp can only be found at Citarella gourmet market.
These extraordinary lobster-like shrimp should be enjoyed nearly naked, i.e., just barely brushed with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, and quickly grill-seared or sautéed on both sides to a vibrant red-orange. With one satisfying crunch, you’ll quickly understand that knowing the who, what, where and why of the shrimp you’re eating can be almost as alluring as the flavor itself. But not quite.
SHOP MADAGASCAR SHRIMP
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We’re passionate about sourcing and selling the world’s best seafood. When you order our fresh seafood online, what you receive always reflects the unrivaled standard of our markets. It’s hand-prepared, never frozen, and shipped overnight.
