Rock Shrimp?

[aubriee]

Probably a stupid question, but we don't get much seafood around here. Some of the menus on allears list Rock shrimp. Exactly what is the difference in it and the shrimp I would be used to? Thanks?

 

[bicker]

"Rock shrimp are a deep-water cousin of the pink, brown, and white shrimp. They are fished year round off Florida's Atlantic coast and in some areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Rock shrimp typically do not grow to a size larger than 21-25 per pound. Most come to the U.S. market raw and peeled and deveined, since their tough, rock-hard shell is most easily removed commercially. Rock shrimp have a sweet taste and a chewy, tender texture. The cooked meat is plump and white with red skin tones."