The taste of shrimp depends not only on the preparation method, but also on the correct choice of quality crustaceans in the store. Only when these two conditions are met will boiled shrimp melt in your mouth.
It is necessary
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- For 1 kg of shrimp:
- 5 liters of water;
- 10 carnations;
- 5 bay leaves;
- 10 black peppercorns;
- 8 allspice peas;
- 1 lemon;
- 1 head of garlic;
- 2 tbsp paprika.
Instructions
Step 1
When choosing shrimp, pay attention to their appearance. The color of the shell should be uniform. The tail should not be bent too much. Excessive curl is a sign that the shrimp has been stored for a long time. The green head of an arthropod should not scare you - this is the color of shrimps that feed on a certain type of plankton. Head brown is also not a bad sign. This means that the shrimp is pregnant. The meat of such an individual is healthier than usual at times.
Step 2
Place the shrimp in a colander and rinse well with running water. If the crustaceans have been frozen, this process will wash away the ice crust. If fresh, it will rid your future dish of dirt.
Step 3
Add water to a saucepan, salt and boil. The size of the pot depends on how much shrimp you want to boil. Remember that water is needed so that the arthropods are completely covered with it. If you cook shrimp in a shell - 2 tablespoons of salt is required. for 1 liter of water. If without shell - 1 tbsp. for 1 liter.
Step 4
Add spices to the water depending on your taste. It can be bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, paprika. You can also toss in fresh dill, a whole head of garlic cut across, and a slice of lemon.
Step 5
Put the shrimps in boiling water, otherwise they will give all their taste to the water. The cooking time of crustaceans depends on the size - the smaller the shrimp, the less time it takes to cook it. On average, 1-2 minutes after boiling water is enough. The finished shrimp will float to the surface, their shell will become slightly transparent. It is important not to overcook the shrimp, otherwise their meat will become tough, like rubbery, and lose its juicy taste.
Step 6
Place the cooked shrimp in a colander and let the water drain. Place on a serving platter and pour over with lemon juice.
