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Aristeus antennatus, also known as red shrimp or striped shrimp, is a deep-water crustacean, very abundant on the Mediterranean coastline

The characteristic features of this species are its bright red colour, with bluish tones on the carapace and light areas on the abdomen, which give it a banded appearance.

They are very abundant in the Mediterranean coast

The catches are distributed throughout the year, with a greater volume of production in the summer months and in the Christmas period. It is caught with trawling gear.

It is caught with trawling gear

It is a very popular and attractive product, bringing to the kitchen a high gastronomic value. It is consumed grilled, although the smaller specimens are used in rice dishes and paellas