Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Shrimp

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ZihuaRob — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:14:32 +0000

We have purchased both types at PKS.

Same here. I twice prepared the dry frozen sea scallops recommended by Janet at PKA. Both times they had a tough/rubbery texture. Maybe I need a new recipe . . .?

Maybe you should stick to fresh local seafood.

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CMFLYNN — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:04:33 +0000

We have purchased both types at PKS.

Same here. I twice prepared the dry frozen sea scallops recommended by Janet at PKA. Both times they had a tough/rubbery texture. Maybe I need a new recipe . . .?

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Talley Ho — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:59:36 +0000

We have purchased both types at PKS.

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CMFLYNN — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:51:13 +0000

I buy my shrimp at the fish market at Plaza Kyoto. They sell large without the head and they are delicious. 280 a kilo. I have no idea where they are from.

Me, too! The store at Plaza Kyoto is convenient, clean and has a wide selection. Their salmon filets are delicious! I would like suggestions for where to purchase sea or bay scallops. I've tried PKS with no joy.

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Talley Ho — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:32:03 +0000

Bet they do! We are aware of a number of shrimp farms just north of Puerto Vallarta.

There is also an oyster farm that specializes in pearls in Los Mochis.

Mariculture is a big thing in Mexico, and should be.

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Casa Juan — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:26:52 +0000

I believe there is a shrimp farm at the north end of Playa Larga just south of the lagoon . I have heard but have not checked that they sell directly on site.

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Helene — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:26:18 +0000

I buy my shrimp at the fish market at Plaza Kyoto. They sell large without the head and they are delicious. 280 a kilo. I have no idea where they are from.

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Talley Ho — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:43:53 +0000

It's a great place to purchase seafood in Zihuatanejo.

Google is your friend: https://www.facebook.com/pescadosymariscospeke/

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El Fantasma — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:57:52 +0000

I did some research and all I could come up with is 3 letters of the alphabet.

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RNLizzy1 — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:51:19 +0000

Apologies for my ignorance, what is PKS?

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El Fantasma — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:22:54 +0000

I think you meant Veracruz. Manzanillo is also known for shrimp.

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BL — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:40:39 +0000

+1 on Pekes. They even deliver. But again, call early for best results.

The charge a bit more to clean shrimp and butterfly them, well worth the $25 pesos.

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Talley Ho — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:27:32 +0000

Mexican shrimp is usually landed commercially at either Mazatlan or Veracruz. PKS has a nice assortment of shrimp, many from Mexico in various sizes and prices. It is frozen, most of it is frozen on the shrimp boats, so it has been handled well.

We only buy Mexican shrimp, and only frozen, at least here.

Preferred shopping day for seafood at mercado (reply)

ZihuaRob — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:05:44 +0000

I will be arriving on a Saturday evening. I will be wanting to buy fish and camarones for dinners for a series of meals over about five weeks.

I have heard that Monday is not a preferred day for buying fish at the mercado because the fishers don’t go out on Sunday.

I’m thinking I could do my buying on Sunday or Tuesday. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Shrimp is not a local product. You can always find fresh fish on the downtown beach, even on Monday. Just get there early.

Preferred shopping day for seafood at mercado

Little Guy — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:03:11 +0000

I will be arriving on a Saturday evening. I will be wanting to buy fish and camarones for dinners for a series of meals over about five weeks.

I have heard that Monday is not a preferred day for buying fish at the mercado because the fishers don’t go out on Sunday.

I’m thinking I could do my buying on Sunday or Tuesday. Does anyone have any suggestions?