Port Aransas is home to a plethora of delicious seafood. One of the most popular choices in ocean cuisine is shrimp. Not only are they tasty, but shrimp are high in several vitamins and minerals and are a rich source of protein. With shrimp being tasty and healthy, the Texas coast has come up with some of the best ways to cook and eat these small sea snacks.
There is nothing better than a delicious taco, and Trout Street Bar and Grill in Port A knows how to make the perfect shrimp taco. When you order a plate of shrimp tacos, you will get grilled Gulf shrimp served with fajita-style onion and poblano on corn tortillas topped with fresh cilantro, queso fresco, freshly squeezed lime juice, and chipotle cream. These tacos are bold and flavorful and will leave you coming back time and time again.
Everyone loves a good boil! The Crazy Cajun in Port A knows how to make the best Cajun-style boiled shrimp around. Their boils are seasoned to perfection with a flavorful Cajun spice. Served with your choice of corn, crab, sausage, or potatoes, you will leave crazy full. The Cajun has a unique atmosphere where they dump all the food in the boil right on the table, and you eat Crazy Cajun style. This is a memorable dining experience that makes eating shrimp fun!
Fried shrimp is a tasty take on how to cook up these sea snacks. At Fins Grill and Icehouse, they know their fried shrimp. From panko to coconut, they have it all! Try their crispy Gulf shrimp, panko-breaded Gulf shrimp served with your choice of two sides. You can also try a tropical version of fried shrimp with their hand-breaded coconut shrimp and fried golden brown served with two sides. Find the fried shrimp that fits you, or get both and enjoy!
Who doesn't love a filling, rich, and creamy bowl of pasta? To make it even better, you can add shrimp! Seafood And Spaghetti Works knows how to cook some of the best pasta dishes on the island. Try their shrimp with lemon cream sauce, angel hair pasta topped with shrimp, and lemon cream sauce. This meal is the perfect mesh of Italian mixing with the coast with the land and sea for the perfect dish.
If you are a fan of sushi, you know that it's a perfect way to eat shrimp. The BlueWater Cowboy is a top spot for sushi in Port Aransas. Find unique rolls you won't find anywhere else with a twist of Port A added to them. A tasty roll with shrimp incorporated in it is the Shaggy Dog (Ducky) roll with tempura fried shrimp, avocado, green onion, smelt eggs, and spicy mayo inside. Rolled with sesame seeds and topped with crab salad and teriyaki sauce. This sushi roll has delicious flavors that complement and enhance the shrimp and take it to the next level.
