Shrimp can be used to make a wide variety of dishes. However, before embarking on culinary experiments, the seafood must be boiled. It doesn't matter if you bought a raw or partially finished product - it has been frozen and needs to be cooked. The method and time of cooking depends on which shrimp you purchased and how you intend to use it.
It is necessary
- - boiling water;
- - salt;
- - black or allspice peas;
- - Bay leaf;
- - dill;
- - carnation;
- - lemon juice;
- - beer.
Instructions
Step 1
When choosing shrimp, pay attention to their appearance. The perfect frozen seafood is covered with a thin layer of ice (called frosting). The tails of quality shrimp are bent, the shells are glossy and uniform in color. You can choose from smaller Atlantic or larger tiger and king prawns found in warm seas.
Some nutritionists believe that smaller, cold-water fish are healthier. But the choice should be made based on what dish you intend to use shrimp in. The trifle is suitable for salads, mashed soups and hot appetizers with sauce. Well, large specimens are baked on the grill, fried in batter and decorate ceremonial dishes with them.
Step 2
Shrimp can be frozen raw or cooked. Raw gray shrimp are sold uncut and require more cooking time. However, before that, the seafood should be defrosted. Place them on a plate and place in the bottom compartment of the refrigerator. It will take several hours to fully defrost.
You can speed up the process by placing the shrimp plate in the microwave and turning on the defrost setting.
Step 3
Boil the water, adding salt, bay leaves, a few peas of black or allspice and cloves (optional). Place the defrosted shrimp in boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes. Make sure that the water from the pot does not escape onto the stove. Remove the finished shrimps with a slotted spoon, cool and start cutting them.
Step 4
If you have purchased frozen shrimp that has already been boiled, the process is greatly simplified. Boil a pot of water, adding salt, peppercorns, bay leaf. The set of spices can be diversified with dill or lemon juice - ready-made shrimps will acquire an interesting flavor nuance. Place the shrimp in a saucepan. Large tiger and royal ones are boiled for about 5 minutes, small change - no more than 2 minutes. It is not worth overcooking shrimp - their tender meat can acquire an unpleasant rubbery consistency.
Step 5
Peeled frozen shrimp can also be boiled in beer. Pour water into a saucepan, add beer (light or dark), salt and bring to a boil. Place the shrimp in a saucepan and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and eat immediately.
Step 6
If you intend to use shrimp in dishes that will undergo additional heat treatment, there is no need to cook them until fully cooked. Place frozen boiled food in a deep bowl and cover with boiling water. After dad minutes, the water can be drained, and the shrimp can be used for further cooking.
