Hi friends!  

The other day we gathered with a friend and decided to cook king prawns. In Odessa, a very large selection of shrimp, but we love to buy frozen in a box of 2 kg. Today we will talk about the benefits of Royal shrimp.

King prawns are a fairly large species of crustaceans. They are considered a delicacy, although every day these shrimp are becoming more popular. They stand out a big head (see photo), as well as a sweet taste. Some specimens can reach a length of up to 35 cm, and their weight will be up to 250 g.

How to choose the right shrimp?

Today on the shelves there is a large selection of shrimp, so it is important to make the right choice and not to fall for the tricks of poor quality manufacturers:

• If you bought fresh-frozen shrimp, then after defrosting, check their quality. If they are fresh, the meat should be slightly moist and dense, and the smell should be marine and have a light scent of the sea. Too soft or hard meat is a sign of spoilage of the product, so you should not buy it.
• Have better shrimp tail should be twisted, and the shell Shine. Keep in mind that whole carcasses are stored for a short time, in comparison with individual tails.
• Choose shrimp in one ball of icy icing. Since a large amount of ice and snow is a sign of re-freezing, and thus many manufacturers are trying to hide the spoiled product.
• Spots, cracks, lethargy, mucus and unpleasant aroma will testify to the staleness of the shrimp.

What is the use of king prawns?

The use of king prawns is due to their chemical composition. They contain easily digestible protein, which is important for the internal organs. Due to the lack of fat and low calorie, shrimp are an excellent dietary product that can be consumed without fear for their figure. They contain a large amount of iodine, which is important for the thyroid gland. The composition of the Royal prawns includes b vitamins, which are important for metabolism and for the nervous system. It has vitamin E, PP, C and N. Royal shrimps are rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 acids, which are important for the cardiovascular system. They also strengthen the immune system and dilute the blood. Crustaceans are an excellent prevention of cancer, and they strengthen the hair and nails.

King prawns are a wonderful delicacy, which in combination with different sauces are a great independent snack. They can be fed a variety of heat treatment: cook, simmer, fry, grill, steamed and baked. On the basis of Royal shrimps prepare salads, first and second courses, as well as snacks and sauces. Shrimp is a great filling for pizza and other pastries.

How we cooked?

To dish of shrimp was delicious and healthy, it must be properly prepared. Here are some basic tips:

1. If you bought frozen shrimps, you should defrost them first. This should be done in several stages. First, put them in the refrigerator, and then leave at room temperature. If there is no time, then put them in cold water, which should be changed periodically.
2. After this, the prawns should be washed under running water and remove algae and other debris.
3. Boil at such proportions: the volume of liquid should exceed the volume of crustaceans in 2 times. It should also add the salt, given that 1 liter of liquid 30 g To improve the taste you can use lemon juice to 1 liter of water should take half a lemon. In the water you can put a Bay leaf, pepper, cloves and garlic. The cooking process should begin with boiling water, then put the spices there and only then the shrimp. Cooking time depends on the size, but the average time is about 5 minutes.do not digest the crustaceans, as the meat will become hard. Readiness can be determined by the color of the shell, as it becomes transparent, shrimp ready, and they will float to the surface.
4. After that, it is necessary to clean the shrimp from the shell. To do this, first you need to tear off the head, and then with a knife to make an incision on the abdomen and remove the shell. Then in the tail make a small incision and remove the black intestine.
5. We love to savor this product. It is healthy and tasty, nutritious. Two pounds per person with the head missing. During cooking add a little spice. We also take different soy sauces and dip the shrimp in the sauce. There is no limit to pleasure! Dream and be healthy!

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 Until next time, @r3benok   

 Author's photo of the iPhone 6 S+