Chaka Shrimp
While the world often chases the size of the Galda or the stripes of the Black Tiger, seasoned seafood lovers and professional chefs have a different favorite: the Chaka Shrimp (Penaeus indicus). Also known as the Indian White Shrimp, this is the "hidden gem" of the Bay of Bengal. It doesn't need bold patterns to stand out—its superior flavor profile speaks for itself.
Unlike many other species that are farm-raised, the Chaka shrimp we offer is primarily wild-caught from the saline depths of the sea. This natural habitat is crucial. The constant movement in high-salinity seawater gives the Chaka a clean, crisp, and distinctly sweet marine flavor that farmed shrimp simply cannot replicate.
If you are cooking a dish where the sauce is the star—like a Mediterranean Scampi, a creamy Garlic Butter toss, or a delicate Lemon Risotto—the Chaka shrimp is your best friend.
Texture: It has a softer, more delicate anatomy compared to the crunchy Black Tiger.
Absorbency: Because its meat is less dense, it acts like a sponge, soaking up the aromatic fats and spices of your pan.
Color: When raw, it is a beautiful translucent white. Once it hits the heat, it turns a soft, elegant pink that looks stunning in pasta and salads.
The Chaka is the "health enthusiast’s" choice. Being a deep-sea species, it is incredibly lean and packed with high-quality protein and essential minerals like Selenium and Vitamin B12. Because it’s harvested from the wild, it is free from the antibiotics often associated with lower-quality aquaculture.
We take immense pride in our Chaka supply chain. Our trawlers harvest these white beauties from the nutrient-rich currents of the Bay of Bengal. To preserve that "straight-from-the-ocean" sweetness, we utilize immediate on-board chilling and rapid processing in our HACCP-certified facilities.
Whether you prefer them Peeled & Deveined for convenience or Head-On for a rustic seafood boil, the Chaka shrimp brings the authentic taste of the ocean to your table.
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