Seafood Guide

Seafood Guide

Fresh From Our Own Backyard

SHRIMP

Gulf shrimp are a true Texas treasure that’s wildly popular with home cooks and renowned chefs alike. With 367 miles of clean, sustainable coastline, their reputation for premium quality is derived from the Gulf’s nutrient-rich waters—yielding a natural, robust flavor.

BLUE CRAB

Named for their blue-tinted shells and claws, blue crab is caught year-round, right off the Texas coastline. So don’t settle for crab that’s been sitting (and sitting) in a long-haul shipment from other countries. Get crackin’ on succulent blue crab fresh out of the Gulf.

OYSTERS

Bivalves shipped from overseas are no match for the gems harvested from our natural oyster reefs here in the Texas Gulf. Less travel time makes our shellfish healthier, fresher and better for our state’s economy.

FINFISH

With more than 900 fish species found in the Gulf, you can bet that fish form a vital part of our local ecosystem. From grouper to red snapper to black drum, our Gulf waters are full of interesting, diverse, and delicious fish species.

WHAT’S IN SEASON

Texas Gulf Seafood is served in restaurants, grocery stores and seafood retailers year-round, but they all have their shining moment each season.

January

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Blue Crab
  • Grouper
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Sheepshead
  • White Shrimp

February

  • Black Drum
  • Blue Crab
  • Grouper
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Sheepshead

March

  • Black Drum
  • Blue Crab
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Sheepshead
  • Swordfish

April

  • Black Drum
  • Blue Crab
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Sheepshead
  • Tuna
  • Swordfish

May

  • Blue Crab
  • Flounder
  • Red Drum
  • Tuna
  • Swordfish

June

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Blue Crab
  • Red Drum
  • Red Snapper
  • Tuna
  • Swordfish

July

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Blue Crab
  • Flounder
  • Grouper
  • Red Drum
  • Red Snapper
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna
  • White Shrimp

August

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Blue Crab
  • Flounder
  • Grouper
  • Red Drum
  • Red Snapper
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna
  • White Shrimp

September

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Blue Crab
  • Flounder
  • Grouper
  • Red Drum
  • Tuna
  • White Shrimp

October

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Blue Crab
  • Flounder
  • Grouper
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Tuna
  • White Shrimp

November

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Sheepshead
  • Tuna
  • White Shrimp

December

  • Brown Shrimp
  • Black Drum
  • Blue Crab
  • Grouper
  • Oysters
  • Red Drum
  • Sheepshead
  • Tuna
  • White Shrimp