Fresh shrimp should have firm bodies
that are still attached to their shells. They should be free of black spots on
their shell since this indicates that the flesh has begun to break down. In
addition, the shells should not appear yellow or gritty as this may be
indicative that sodium bisulfate or another chemical has been used to bleach
the shells.
Smell is a good indicator of
freshness; good quality shrimp have a slightly saltwater smell. Since a slightly
"off" smell cannot be detected through plastic, if you have the
option, purchase displayed shrimp as opposed to those that are prepackaged.
Once the fishmonger wraps and hands you the shrimp that you have selected,
smell them through the paper wrapping and return them if they do not smell
right.
When storing any type of seafood, including shrimp, it is important to keep it cold since seafood is very sensitive to temperature. Therefore, after purchasing shrimp or other seafood, make sure to return it to a refrigerator as soon as possible. If the shrimp is going to accompany you during a day full of errands, keep a cooler in the car where you can place the shrimp to make sure it stays cold and does not spoil.
To defrost
shrimp place it in a bowl of cold water or in the refrigerator. Do not thaw the
shrimp at room temperature or in a microwave since this can lead to a loss of
moisture and nutrients.
Research
Source: WH Foods
Do you have
20 minutes? You have time to make this speedy, easy and delicious dinner.
Shrimp with
Rice
Copyrighted
2014, Christine’s Pantry. All rights reserved.
Ingredients:
1 pound medium
shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon
olive oil
3 tablespoons
butter
1 tablespoon
minced garlic
1/2 cup
chicken broth
2 tablespoon
lemon juice
salt and
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon
Italian seasoning
chopped
parsley for garnish
rice, for
serving, recipe follows
Rice:
2 tablespoons
butter
1 small
onion, chopped
1 cup rice
2 cups
chicken broth
1 teaspoon
salt
Directions:
Sprinkle
shrimp with salt and pepper.
Add olive oil
and butter to a skillet over medium high heat. Spread shrimp evenly in skillet.
Cook about 2 minutes and turn. Add minced garlic to the skillet, cook for 30
seconds. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet and cook for 3
minutes, stirring often. Add Italian seasoning and stir. Serve immediately.
Spoon over rice.
Rice:
In a medium
saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, stirring and cook about 3
minutes, until soft. Add rice, stirring and cook about 2 minutes. Add chicken
broth and salt, bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes,
until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish with parsley. Enjoy!
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