Shrimp appeared in the diet of Russians not so long ago, but many have already fallen in love. So, do you want to cook a shrimp dish and surprise your household? To get started, go to the store and select the frozen shrimp. You can determine their quality by eye. First, the shrimp in the bag must be the same color. Secondly, they should have shiny shells and twisted ponytails. In addition, you should know that they are of two types - cold-water (Atlantic) and warm-water (they are called tiger and royal).
Not everyone knows how to boil shrimp. In fact, there is nothing complicated. You need to pour water into the pan, boil it and add a little salt. Now put the shrimp in boiling water and detect for several minutes. If desired, you can use various spices: black pepper, dill, bay leaf, cloves and a slice of lemon.
How to cook shrimp properly should be written on the packaging, but not everyone pays attention to these inscriptions. So how much do you need to cook? It depends on the type of shrimp you bought. For example, medium-sized Atlantic shrimps boil for about 2 minutes, and king and tiger should be cooked for 2.5-3 minutes. Some consumers are interested in how to cook frozen shrimp. This is done in the same way as with fresh shrimp, but the cooking time increases to 5-10 minutes.
How to boil shrimp so that they turn out juicy and tasty? They need to be cooked until they acquire a bright orange color and rise up (as when cooking dumplings). Digestion is not recommended, because in this case you will get porridge. But after cooking they can be left in the broth for about 15 minutes, so that they are juicier stage. The question of how to boil shrimp is more relevant today than ever. Real gourmets try not only to cook them correctly, but also to create an exquisite dish out of them .
In supermarkets and grocery stores, shrimp can be delivered unpeeled and peeled (but they cost more), that is, without a shell and a head. If it comes to cost, then buying unpeeled is not entirely profitable. Indeed, 1 kg of peeled shrimp accounts for 3 kg of unpeeled. How to boil shrimp? If you bought raw shrimps that have undergone deep freezing, you must completely defrost them before cooking. In this case, defrosting should be carried out gradually. To begin, place them in the refrigerator (but not in the freezer), and then hold them in the kitchen for some time at room temperature. If you urgently need to cook shrimp, you can dip them in a deep plate with warm water so that they unfrost faster.
For reference: today in nature, there are over 2,000 species of shrimp. By their origin, they are divided into marine and freshwater.
Shrimp meat (with proper preparation) is tender and soft. It contains non-fatty acids, zinc, protein, potassium, calcium and mineral salts.
Boiled shrimp is used for salads, soups and gourmet dishes.
Good appetite!