Shrimps are rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, and are also a dietary product. All this contributes to the development, maintenance of body cells and the normal functioning of all its systems. These nutrients not only strengthen the body from the inside, but also improve the condition of hair, skin and nails. Shrimp contains cholesterol, but in moderation. Nutritionists do not recommend abusing this product, recognizing the normal consumption of shrimp no more than 2 times in one week, no more than 300 g per serving. Some attribute the properties of aphrodisiacs to shrimp - try to find out for yourself if this is true or not!
It is very likely that the shrimp on your table, especially Asian ones, contain toxins, because they are fed with antibiotics and artificial feed, or caught in ecologically polluted areas. Asia is the birthplace of large warm-water shrimp, but their cold-water relatives, which are caught in the cleaner northern seas, are more useful and tasty.
However, shrimp protein is easier to digest than meat, and they perfectly make up for the lack of iodine in the body. Shrimps are cooked quickly and dishes do not require many ingredients. From them you can cook soups, salads and even desserts! Probably everyone knows shrimp, avocado and tomato salad. Replace them with chicken in Caesar, sausages in okroshka and enjoy the new unusual taste! Asians make an exotic soup with shrimp in coconut milk with the addition of lime juice and chili. You can make a simple soup with rice and fresh herbs. To prevent shrimp from losing their delicate taste, cook them separately and add to the plate when serving.
Large shrimp will go for barbecue, scrambled eggs and hot toasts with cheese, and small shrimp go well with pasta and risotto. A medium shrimp is an indispensable component of corn creole porridge, a dish little known in Russia. All these dishes are tasty and healthy, however, most often people prefer to cook shrimp salad, which will go to the festive table, and will also be a wonderful light dinner.
The easiest shrimp salad
Fried large shrimp must be cut in half and add to chopped herbs, cucumbers or avocados, season with soy sauce, pepper and salt. Sprinkle the salad with grated hard cheese. This is a very useful dish, as well as light, so this is a great recipe for those who want to get rid of a couple of extra pounds, want to preserve their beauty, youth and their health.
Shrimp salad: recipe with eggs and grated cheese.
You will need: 4 eggs, cheese - 100 gr, greens (onions, parsley, dill), juice of half a lemon, mayonnaise - 4-5 tbsp. l Boil the eggs, peel and chop finely. Finely chop the greens, grate the cheese on a fine grater. Boil shrimps in salted water for 1 min., Chop. Mix the products, season with mayonnaise. Some greens can be left to decorate the finished dish.
Shrimp salad with mushrooms.
You will need: 400 g of shrimp, champignons (fresh) - 200 g, 4 pcs. tomatoes, 8 - asparagus, a little green and onion (1 tbsp each), a couple of eggs and dill. Dressing: 1 tsp. mustard, ground white pepper and salt, 1.5 tbsp. l vinegar. Wash the mushrooms and tomatoes and cut them into thin slices. Onions are cut into rings, green - you need to chop. Take the shrimp peeled, or clear of the shell after cooking. Boil asparagus and cut into slices no more than 3 cm. Hard boiled eggs. For the sauce: mix salt and pepper with vinegar separately, mix the mustard with vegetable oil and then combine with the first mixture. Vegetables, shrimps and champignons are laid out in a salad bowl, watered with sauce, decorated with dill and egg slices. Shrimp salad is ready!
Bon Appetit!