A Lifelong Love for The Sea...
Growing up on the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay, Denis Renuart seemed destined for a life tied to the ocean. As a boy, he spent sountless hours fishing, diving, and exploring the Florida coast with his brothers. Those early days, netting shrimp by gas lantern and dip net, and cooking with Grandma, planted the seeds of a lifelong passion for high-quality, honest seafood.
The Journey Begins...
In 1984, Denis took his first big step into the seafood industry, leasing a crab processing plant on Maryland's Eastern Shore with a close friend. Together, they set out to cook and sell Jonah crab—an underutilized species —without chemicals or additives. That experience ignited Denis's mission to create seafood products that are clean, wholesome, and full of flavor. From there, his journey took him around the globe—building a fish plant in Guyana and consulting on seafood projects in Costa Rica, Venezuela, and indonesia. And today, we are proud that all of our production remains based exclusively 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 and began experimenting with old family recipes for crab and shrimp cakes. Then came a pivotal moment: “Uncle Denis,” his nephew asked, “can you make it gluten-free so I can eat them? ”That simple question sparked a big idea — to create a shrimp burger that was not only delicious, but also gluten-free, keto-friendly, and made with natural ingredients. Months of testing and tweaking led to a breakthrough: the first gluten-free shrimp burger of its kind.
The Birth of BIG LITTLE SHRIMP CO.
With the vision clear, 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 with one burger has grown into a full line of flavors...
What started with one burger has grown into a full line of flavors:
- Chesapeake Style
- Island Style
- Mediterranean Style
- Shrimp & Calamari
- Panko Style (for those who just have to have it)
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
At Big Little Shrimp, we believe that doing things right means doing them responsibly.
That's Why We :
- Use wild-caught Gulf Shrimp
- Sources only from Sustainable Fisheries
- Clean-labeling: Only real, healthy ingredeients are used.
Our Mission
“At Big Little Shrimp, our mission is to provide health-conscious consumers with the highest quality, wild-caught shrimp products, proudly and fully made in the USA. We are committed to offering delicious and convenient options, including those that meet keto and other dietary needs, setting the Gold standard for taste and well-being.” Our mission is simple: 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.