Durn Good Seasonings has a healthy low carb Bloody Mary mix, which can be used in drinks as well as cocktail sauces, stews, pasta sauces or gazpachos. No Bloody Mary recipe is complete without a dash of Durn Good Seasonings Hot Sauce. Durn Good Seasonings produces the highest quality sauces, marinades and spice blends in North Carolina. They are USDA approved and a member of Goodness Grows in N.C. Try their delicious spice blends in your next grilled shrimp recipes for a mouth-watering meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

There is a large variety of seafood available on the market. One of the most popular is shrimp, which is also low in calories and fat. It can be prepared several ways in all sorts of recipes most famously listed in Forrest Gump. Many grilled shrimp recipes call for quality shrimp, so you want to be careful when purchasing any seafood. Shrimp are sold in size classifications according to the number in a pound. Larger shrimp generally cost more per pound, but usually do not taste any better than the smaller ones. Also, if you are a sports fan, read about our tailgating party ideas.

If you purchase fresh shrimp, make sure they smell like salt water and do not have a yellow coloring or any black spots. Do not buy cooked shrimp on display next to raw seafood due to cross contamination. Frozen shrimp are best with the shell on, which limits freezer burn on the delicate meat. It also costs less for frozen shrimp in the shell than those that have already been shelled.

Shrimp can be prepared in a variety of ways from boiling and grilling to baking and frying. No matter how you prepare them, a high-quality seasoning blend or easy cooking spices can truly create the ideal flavor for any dish. D.J. Hoch's Durn Good Seasonings offer several varieties of seasoning blends including their famous Original Blend as well as Cajun, Southwest and Island flavors. Additionally, the Durn Good Hot Sauce creates a fiery goodness for shrimp cocktails or a Bloody Mary recipe. The seasoning blends will be a welcome addition to any recipe.