Shrimp - The Sea's Tastiest Treat

It's amazing that people still love shrimp despite the fancier seafood out there. It;s just a basic little crustacean that can be made into any kind of dish. Unlike lobster it doesn't have to be boiled alive. It also doesn't have to be thoroughly deboned like regular fish fillets. It can be served hot or cold and turned into a salad or a main dish.

Luckily nowadays you can buy shrimp all year round. You still have to be on the look out for bad kinds. If the shell has lack rings then it means the meat is rotting. A yellow sell indicated that the shrimp has been bleached. You want ones with firm white meat, a white firm shell and a clean "ocean-y" smell. Avoid pink fleshed shrimp or ones that smell like bleach or ammonia.Also remember that shelled shrimp will cost lest than already shelled ones.

Shrimp must be cooked the day you buy them.If you buy the shelled ones leave the shells on for extra flavor. Shelling is an easy process however as it deveining.for shelling, use a sharp knife to cut into the back and then hand peel it and the legs off. Deveining requires you getting rid of the digestive track. Use a skewer or a special pick (a shrimp pick which can be purchased at any store or market) and the lift the vein out Pull it out with your fingers and discard.

Once you have your shrimp prepared it;s time for cooking. Many people enjoy grilled shrimp which is good in kabobs or topping salads. Deep fried is another popular choice. You can also have a healthier version with just boiling, baking or poaching them. They can then be served with a traditional cocktail sauce or a spicy soy and ginger dip.

Shrimp is one of the more affordable seafood treats you can have these days. You can eat them all year round in a variety of different manners. They're easy to prepare and fun to eat.