Shrimp is far and away the most popular seafood in America, but the vast majority of the shrimp that we eat comes from farms that are environmentally unsustainable. So what is a shrimp lover to do? With the rise in aquaculture operations like Triple J Farms, you may find that sustainably raised shrimp are closer than you think.
During our Triple J Farm episode, we picked up a couple pounds of fresh shrimp and took them back to the kitchen to make this very quick and very easy dish. Olive oil, dried chiles, fresh garlic, a splash of Vignoles and shrimp are the main elements of what is sure to become one of your go-to shrimp dishes.
Read MoreJeff Howell's grandmother was born in the house that is today part of Defiance Ridge Winery in Defiance, Missouri. The winery hosts dinners featuring local farmers and makers and we were able to stop by for a dinner that showcased Triple J Farms shrimp in every course.
Read MoreThe spicy, savory chile-garlic shrimp I made for this episode was paired with a fruity, fresh Vignoles from Stonehaus Farms.
Read MoreThe heterotropic bacteria present in Triple J's tanks consumes shrimp waste, creating a closed system that allows the farm to recycle its water and also makes it so that there isn't any runoff or other waste to dispose of.
Read MoreA niche product like fresh shrimp is what Dave Howell was seeking when he began researching alternatives to the commodity crops he had been raising, soybeans and corn.
Read MoreAt Triple J Farms, they do 11 different tests on every tank every day. Everything from dissolved oxygen levels to pH are checked and measured.
Read MoreFlorida-based Homegrown Shrimp is one of the companies stepping up to provide farms like Triple J with post-larval shrimp perfectly suited to domestic aquaculture.
Read MoreAfter an initial fill about seven years ago, the team at Triple J only tops off water that has evaporated from the 14 2500-gallon pools at the farm, and there are zero outputs, meaning there isn't any runoff or waste water to dispose of.
Read MoreThe Pacific white shrimp that are raised at Triple J Farms have a big head with long antennae and beady eyes. They have two different sets of legs -- the front legs are used to gather food, which they put into their mouth, which is located on the front of their bodies.
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