Boiled shrimp is a great snack not only for beer, but also as one of the ingredients for salads and snacks. However, not everyone knows how to properly cook them at home. It is for such people that this article with step-by-step photos will be of interest. Video recipe.
Cooking shrimp is quite simple, but there are still several nuances that may arise from novice cooks. Knowing some of the subtleties, boiled shrimp will turn out fragrant, tender and slightly with a sweetish amazing taste. They will pair well with beer and are suitable for other dishes.
Crustaceans are most often sold in boiled-frozen form. Of course, it is better to choose large clams, which are called "royal". But any other type of seafood will do. For example, in our country, you can most often find shrimp on the shelves of shops, the label of which says "70/90" or "90/120" (the estimated amount of shellfish per 1 kg). These are medium-sized crustaceans that boil well and do not become "rubbery". Larger shrimp are more suitable for grilling with soy sauce because they are not so tasty when cooked. Also, when choosing shrimp, pay attention to the following indicators.
- The fresher the seafood, the tastier it is.
- Fresh shrimp in bright pink color. They darken when they lie in the refrigerator for a long time.
- A conscientious manufacturer will always leave his contacts on the factory packaging.
- If there is ice in the bag, then the shellfish have been defrosted before.
See also how to cook fried shrimp in a shell in a skillet.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 102 kcal.
- Servings - 2
- Cooking time - 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Boiled frozen shrimps - 1 kg
- Bay leaf - 2 pcs.
- Dill - small bunch
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
Step by step cooking boiled shrimp with dill, recipe with photo:
1. Pour drinking water into a saucepan, put a bay leaf and place it on the stove to heat up.
2. When the water reaches a temperature of almost 50 degrees, put the dill. This recipe uses frozen greens. You do not need to defrost this, put it directly into the pan. Wash and chop the fresh dill, or leave the twigs intact if you do not want green particles on the finished shrimp.
3. Then add salt to the pot.
4. Bring water to a boil.
5. Dip frozen shrimp into a saucepan. You do not need to defrost them first.
6. Bring the shrimp to an almost boil and as soon as you see the first signs of boiling, turn off the stove. Leave the dill-boiled shrimp in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes. Then use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan. Boiled-frozen shrimps have already undergone a certain heat treatment before freezing and do not need to be boiled for a long time.
See also the video recipe on how to cook boiled shrimp.
