With the upcoming fourth of July holidays ahead, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) advises anglers and boaters to enjoy the abundant outdoor recreation Louisiana has to offer, but be mindful of recent warnings issued by the Louisiana…
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced the 2019 spring inshore shrimp season will close at 6 p.m. on Friday (June 28) from the Mississippi/Louisiana state line westward to the Louisiana/Texas state line except for the following waters:…
The Southshore area of Louisiana's Gulf of Mexico waters, Zone 2, opens for Shrimp season Monday, May 20, with neighboring Zones 1 and 3 opening May 27. That means shrimp will be sold directly from our vendors and at local…
Every Spring and Fall, Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies happen throughout Louisiana’s coastal communities. Occurring for centuries around the world, the ceremonies traditionally feature religious blessings and festivities to help ensure a bountiful and safe fishing season. Open to the public, South…
For commercial fishermen, as another marker of the start of the 2019 season, Louisiana Sea Grant agents are holding fishermen meetings in the same areas and times as NOAA TED checks. These are great opportunities to learn about what’s new in the industry, best practices,…
Please enjoy this one-minute video recap of the January 30 Seafood Processor's Conference, held at LSU's Baton Rouge Campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FVUlPg8QTk
On January 31, Louisiana Direct Seafood's Thomas Hymel spoke with New Orleans' WVUE-TV about the seafood packaging and processing technologies he and his team are helping to bring to Louisiana's commercial fishermen: http://www.fox8live.com/video/2019/01/31/technology-helps-provide-louisiana-seafood-all-year-long/
Louisiana Direct Seafood and our allied partners are taking the lead in bringing new packaging technology to Louisiana's commercial fishing community. Our director and Louisiana Sea Grant extension agent Thomas Hymel tells this exciting story in his January 30 interview…
This tasty shrimp mold is perfect for parties. Use Louisiana Direct Seafood Shop's Vermilion Bay Sweet Shrimp to create this crowd-pleasing treat!Shrimp Mold Ingredients:1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese1 can tomato soup1 cup shrimp stock1 small onion, grated½ bell pepper, grated1 cup mayonnaise2 lbs. uncooked peeled shrimp, thawed if…
