Shrimp can be bought at any time of the year, fresh or frozen. These crustaceans contain protein, and they are also a very useful ingredient in various dishes. There are several types of shrimp: brown, black and king. How to cook and clean shrimp, read this article.
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You will need
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- shrimp
- boiling water
- spice
Instruction manual
1
Take the shrimp and immerse them in boiling salted water.
2
Leave them to boil for 5 minutes.
3
Add spices to taste.
4
When the shrimps are ready, drain the water and wait 15 minutes - let them cool.
5
How to clean shrimp.
Take the shrimp. First tear off the head, then the tail.
6
Turn so that the paws are facing you, then hold with one hand and tear off chitin plates from the paws with the other.
note
Buy unpeeled shrimp - they have the juice in them. Pay attention to the color, texture and smell of the frozen product. If the shrimp have a strange color and a large amount of ice - refuse to buy.
Useful advice
Always begin to clean the shrimp from her head, so she will remain safe and sound. If you do not clean the shrimp properly, then it may fall apart.