🦐 Jumbo Mantis Shrimp — Live Seafood (Shipped with Oxygen Packs)

📘 Detailed Product Overview

Mantis shrimp are prized for their delicately sweet, meaty texture with a light ocean aroma. We select vigorous live animals at the dock, hydro-chill and purge in clean seawater, then pack with oxygen packs and moist seaweed/damp pads to maintain gill function and muscle quality. Designed for U.S. routes, our live-ship kit stabilizes temperature (2–8 °C) and humidity, while ventilation prevents CO₂ build-up.

Specs

• Form: Live, whole mantis shrimp

• Average size: ~50–100 g each (jumbo grade)

• Allergen: Shellfish (crustacean)

• Yield: High meat ratio in tail section; shell spines present (see handling)

Compliance & Docs

• ✅ HACCP at holding/pack site

• ✅ USDA/FDA compliant import & labels (CoA, lot/trace docs on request)

• ✅ When requested: MSC certificate/lot proof provided for MSC lots

📦 Cold-Chain & Live-Ship Documentation

• Packing: Ventilated insulated carton • shock-absorbing liners • biodegradable gel packs (2–8 °C target) • oxygen packs sized to animal count • seaweed/damp pads for moisture

• Controls: Pre-shipment health check • salinity/temperature match • dissolved oxygen >7 mg/L before packing

• Indicators: Time-temperature indicator (TTI) or data logger (optional) • tamper-evident seal • ship time/date stamp

• Traceability: Order/lot links to harvest area & wharf, pack time, and QC checklist; coordinates available on invoice/QR

• Service Level: Priority air/ground routes; typical transit 24–48 h to major metros (weather/route dependent)

✅ Live-Arrival Guarantee (United States)

• Coverage: Arrives alive or full refund/reship

• Simple proof: Within 4 hours of delivery, send short video/photos of the unopened box, pack, and animals

• Window: Guarantee applies to arrival condition; for best quality, cook within 24–36 h of delivery

🧊 Placement & Storage (Before Cooking)

• On arrival: Healthy shrimp show leg/antenna movement; smell is clean/ocean-fresh (not sour).

• Keep at: 0–4 °C (32–39 °F) in a ventilated container/box; cover with damp paper/seaweed to prevent desiccation.

• Do not: ❌ immerse in fresh water ❌ seal in a plastic bag ❌ place directly on bare ice ❌ store at room temperature

• Best-by window: Cook within 24–36 h (many remain lively up to 48–72 h with proper care, but peak texture is within 24–36 h).

After Cooking

• Refrigerate meat and consume within 24 h.

• Freeze leftovers (airtight) at −18 °C/0 °F up to 1–2 months; reheat gently to avoid toughness.

👨‍🍳 Chef-Recommended Recipes (Jumbo Size ~50–100 g)

Done when flesh turns opaque/white and springs back. Avoid overcooking; mantis shrimp toughen quickly.

1. Steamed in Aromatic Broth (Most Tender)

   • Broth: Water + ginger slices + scallion whites + pinch of sea salt

   • Time: From a rolling steam, 3–5 min (depending on size)

   • Finish: Drizzle hot ginger-scallion oil + light soy; garnish with scallion greens

2. Garlic Butter Bake

   • Prep: Chill 10–15 min to calm → trim spines with kitchen shears → split shell along the back

   • Brush: Melted butter + minced garlic + lemon zest + parsley

   • Bake: 220 °C / 425 °F for 6–8 min until just set; finish with lemon juice & flaky salt

3. Hong Kong-Style Salt-and-Pepper Fry (椒盐皮皮虾)

   • Prep: Pat dry; dust lightly with cornstarch, salt & white pepper

   • Fry: 175–180 °C oil, 60–90 sec until crisp; toss with fried garlic, chilies, scallion

   • Tip: Keep batches small; high heat, short time

4. Garlic-Chili Wok Toss

   • Aromatics: Garlic slices, bird’s-eye chili, a splash of soy + pinch of sugar

   • Wok: High heat 2–3 min to glaze; finish with cilantro stems

5. Chilled Lemon Soy (For optional frozen SKU)

   • Blanch 30–45 sec, shock in ice, peel; marinate briefly in lemon + light soy; serve cold

Handling & Safety

• Wear non-slip gloves and use kitchen shears—mantis shrimp shells have sharp spines.

• For humane prep, briefly chill the shrimp (fridge/freezer 10–15 min) before splitting.

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• 🌊 Wild & Sustainable — MSC-certified lots available; harvest coordinates on invoice

• 🫧 Oxygenated Live Transport — preserves fresh-caught texture & flavour

• 🛡️ 100% Safety — antibiotic-free; HACCP at holding/pack site

• ♻️ Eco-Conscious — 100% biodegradable gel packs + optional carbon footprint log

🧾 Shelf Life

• Live: Guaranteed live on arrival; best cooked within 24–36 h

• Optional frozen SKU: Nitrogen flash-frozen at peak; 12 months at −18 °C