There are many ways to cook shrimp. They can be fried, steamed, cooked on the stove or in the microwave, and you can make exquisite sauces from them. By far the most popular way to prepare shrimp is by boiling. These small crustaceans are extremely healthy - they are rich in protein, calcium, non-fatty acids, iodine. Shrimp lowers blood cholesterol levels and helps to lose weight. But in order to preserve the beneficial properties of this product, it must be properly prepared.
It is necessary
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- 1 kg shrimp
- 2-3 liters of water
- fresh dill
- lemon juice
- salt
- large saucepan
- For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- coriander
- 1 red hot pepper
- lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1
Remove the shrimp from the packaging and rinse thoroughly under running water. This is necessary to wash away ice and debris.
Step 2
Take a large saucepan and fill it about 2/3 full with water. Salt water, bring to a boil.
Step 3
Once the water boils, dip the shrimp into the water. Add the juice of half a lemon and fresh dill to the shrimp water.
Step 4
Cook frozen boiled shrimp for no more than 3 minutes. If the shrimps are freshly frozen, then cook them for 5-7 minutes. If the shrimp is boiled for longer, their meat will be tough and viscous. The readiness of shrimp can also be determined by the bright orange color of the shell, which they acquire during cooking.
Step 5
To make the shrimps soft and juicy, leave them in the broth for another 15-20 minutes after boiling.
Step 6
Make shrimp sauce. To do this, crush a clove of garlic, fry it in olive oil, add red hot pepper. Mix everything and fry over high heat for a few minutes. Then add chopped coriander and some fresh lemon juice. Mix everything. Pour boiled shrimp with this sauce.
