Shrimp tested at Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival to prove they're authentic Gulf shrimp

Morgan City - SeaD Consulting visits restaurants and festivals all over the world, checking to see if they're serving authentic shrimp.

During last year's Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, shrimp from five food vendors were sent off for genetic testing.

The only vendor that came back as selling authentic shrimp was Woodreaux's Cajun Cuisine in Morgan City.

"Like if I can't get fresh seafood, I won't sell. I have to have fresh seafood, it just tastes better," Owner of Woodreaux's Cajun Cuisine, John Gibson said.

Last week, SeaD was back in attendance, sending samples from seven vendors off for genetic testing.

The results show that all seven vendors tested were, in fact, serving authentic Gulf shrimp.

"That was a big swing, you know, and the shrimpers really got out on it and s