A Lifelong Love for The Sea...
Born and raised on the shimmering turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay, Florida, Capt. Denis Renuart grew up with salt water in his veins and seemed destined for a life tied to the sea. As a boy, he spent countless hours fishing, diving, and exploring the Florida coast with his brothers and sister. On the night of the full moon, Denis and his brothers would hop on their bikes and head for the Snapper Creek Bridge, armed with long-handled dip nets and a gas lantern they hung from a bamboo pole over the creek. Before long, their flying nets filled their little cooler to the brim with fresh shrimp. Next morning, Grandma would call them into the kitchen to clean and sort the catch. Once they finished the work, the boys knew they were in for a feast. Cooking with Grandma planted the seeds of a lifelong passion for high-quality, honest seafood. Those early days taught Denis the importance of using fresh, simple ingredients. We use wild-caught shrimp from a sustainable resource— the kind Grandma would’ve been proud of.
The Journey Begins...
After college, Denis took his first major step into the seafood industry, leasing a small crab processing plant on Maryland's Eastern Shore with a close friend. They pioneered cooking and selling Jonah crab—an underutilized species—without chemicals or additives. Their products soon landed in Costco, various East Coast retailers, and a major stone crab restaurant in South Florida. This experience ignited Denis's mission to create clean, wholesome, and flavorful seafood products. His journey expanded globally, from building a fish plant in Guyana to consulting on seafood projects in Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Indonesia. Today, we're proud that ALL OF OUR PRODUCTION REMAINS EXCLUSIVELY BASED IN THE USA!.
Then came a pivotal moment: “Uncle Denis,” his nephew asked, “can you make it gluten-free so I can eat them?
A New Chapter: The Shrimp Burger!
In 2017, Denis returned to his roots, experimenting with old family recipes for crab and shrimp cakes. Then came a pivotal moment: his nephew's simple question, "Uncle Denis, can you make it gluten-free so I can eat them?" That sparked a big idea: to create a shrimp burger that was not only delicious but also keto-friendly and made with natural, gluten-free ingredients. Months of dedicated testing and tweaking led to a breakthrough: the development of the first HEALTHY SHRIMP BURGER of its kind.
The Birth of BIG LITTLE SHRIMP CO.
With a clear vision, Denis teamed up with partner Paul Jasinski to launch Big Little Shrimp— a company dedicated to bringing healthy, sustainable, and seriously scrumptious shrimp creations to market.
What started as one innovative shrimp burger has quickly grown into a full line of irresistible flavors:
- Chesapeake Style
- Island Style
- Mediterranean Style
- Shrimp & Calamari
- Panko Style (for those who just have to have it)
- ALL RECIPES ARE AVAILABLE AS BITE-SIZE SHRIMPETIZERS, SHRIMP SLIDERS, AND SHRIMP PATTIES
Our commitment to quality is unwavering. Our production plant is SQF Certified and regularly inspected by the FDA, USDC, and U.S. Armed Forces, consistently earning excellent ratings for sanitation, food safety, and quality. We also personally inspect our suppliers' processing facilities to ensure they meet our exacting standards for ethical and sustainable practices.
Our Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Our commitment to quality is unwavering. Our production plant is SQF Certified and regularly inspected by the FDA, USDC, and U.S. Armed Forces, consistently earning excellent ratings for sanitation, food safety, and quality. We also personally inspect our suppliers' processing facilities to ensure they meet our exacting standards for ethical and sustainable practices. At Big Little Shrimp, we believe that doing things right means doing them responsibly.
That's Why We Commit to:
- Using wild-caught Shrimp: Sourced exclusively from sustainable fisheries
- Clean-labeling: We use only real, healthy ingredients-nothing artificial
Our Mission Statement - Food That Does Good!
At Big Little Shrimp, our mission is clear: to provide health-conscious consumers with the highest quality, wild-caught shrimp products, proudly and fully made in the USA. We're committed to offering delicious, convenient, and wholesome options, including those that meet the requirements for keto and other dietary needs, setting the gold standard for taste and well-being. Our simple goal: Create seafood products that are good for your body, good for your taste buds, and good for the planet. From our family to yours, thank you for being part of the Big Little Shrimp story.