How to make delicious red shrimps

1. Why red shrimp?

There are many types of shrimps on the market, mainly divided into sea shrimps and river shrimps. The taste and texture of the two are similar, but sea shrimps are less polluted by the environment, so the quality of the shrimps is inferior. It's better than river shrimp. Red shrimps are sea shrimps, the most famous of which are red shrimps from the Chubut Province of Argentina. They grow in the waters of the southern bay of Argentina. They are pure and pollution-free and have low water temperatures. Because they are wild deep-sea shrimps, they are red in color and have meaty texture. It is delicious, nutritious, and rich in iron, iodine and other elements. Compared with domestic shrimps, it is slightly better in appearance and meat quality.

Because Argentinian red shrimps are larger in size and have a higher proportion of their heads than their whole bodies, they are suitable for presentation as whole shrimps but are not suitable for cooking prawns such as segmented shrimps.

2. Steamed red shrimp with garlic and lemon flavor

This is a dish we often order in hotels. In fact, you can also make it at home. The red shrimp shell is thin and the meat is big, so you don’t need too much The seasonings are just right, the fragrance is not greasy, and the original flavor retains the freshness of the shrimp.

Main raw materials: 480g Argentinian red shrimp, 15ml oil, 2g salt, 5g ginger, 5g lemon juice, 10g garlic and 5g shallot;

Step 1: Thaw the red shrimp first Wash them clean, then use a knife to cut open the backs of the shrimps to pull out the shrimp threads (shrimp intestines) and put them in a plate;

Step 2: Prepare minced garlic, ginger, chopped green onion and lemon, and squeeze in lemon juice. Add olive oil to the hot pan, add minced ginger and garlic to the warm oil, add salt and stir until fragrant;

Step 3: Add the sauteed minced ginger and garlic evenly to the back of the shrimp;

< p>Step 4: Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, then put the bottom into the pot and steam for 3 minutes;

Step 5: Open and sprinkle with chopped green onion, take out and serve.

3. Baked Red Shrimp with Cheese

If you like cheese as much as the editor, then you can’t miss this dish. The red shrimp itself is thick and delicious, and the meat is thick and delicious. Paired with thick, fragrant cheese, it tastes extraordinary and provides high-quality protein and astaxanthin, which is also very beneficial to your health.

Main ingredients: 3 large Argentinian red shrimps, a little crushed black pepper, 20g cheese, 3-4 cloves of garlic, a little dried basil leaves, an appropriate amount of salt, 1 chive and tin foil.

Step 1: Choose large Argentinian red shrimp (the kind about 20 cm long), thaw them, bring them to room temperature, and wash them clean;

Step 2: Use scissors to cut the back and remove the yarn. Line, cut a few small slits on the edge of the shrimp shell to prevent the shrimp body from shrinking during grilling;

Step 3. Place the processed shrimp on tin foil, sprinkle a little salt on the shrimp meat, and an appropriate amount of black pepper

Step 4: Sprinkle with minced garlic, sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover the shrimp as much as possible, and finally sprinkle with some dried basil leaves to add flavor. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese melts. That’s it.

Step 5: Arrange and serve.

4. Braised red shrimp in oil

This is one of the most common ways to make red shrimp. It is also a famous dish with good color and flavor. It is tender and slightly sweet, oily and delicious. But it is not an easy thing to do it well. Come and learn with the editor.

Main raw materials: 4 large red shrimps, green onions, ginger, sugar, white vinegar, light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and peanut oil in appropriate amounts.

Step 1: Thaw the red shrimps to room temperature, wash them, and remove the shrimp lines;

Step 2: Add a little cooking wine to marinate to remove the fishy smell, cut the green onion and ginger into small pieces and set aside ;

Step 3: After the pot is hot, add peanut oil, and when the oil is hot, add the pickled red shrimp;

Step 4: When one side of the shrimp turns red, add onion and ginger and stir-fry Noodles, pour in the juice prepared with white sugar, white vinegar, light soy sauce, and salt, and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: When the soup is almost gone, take it out of the pot and put it on a plate.

5. Tips related to red shrimp

1) Storage method of red shrimp

After the red shrimp comes out of the water, it should be quickly frozen to below minus 20 degrees Celsius. , to prevent the loss of freshness and nutrients of red shrimp.

2) Thawing method of red shrimp

It is recommended to use natural slowdown and low-temperature thawing in the refrigerator, but please be careful not to freeze again. If you eat it raw, you don’t need to completely defrost it, just defrost it to 80% and it will taste great.

3) Be sure to remove the shrimp lines

Red shrimps living at the bottom of the deep sea more or less bring some sediment with them during the eating process.