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How to cook delicious shrimp
1. Dry brine for juicier shrimp
2. Using the grill technique
3. Boiled
4. Sauteed
5. Use an air fryer
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Shrimp
is one of the favorite seafood that is easy to prepare and suitable for various dishes.
With the right cooking method, you can get delicious and savory shrimp dishes.Even with frozen shrimp, you can still serve tempting shrimp dishes in a short time.
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How to cook delicious shrimp
To get a delicious shrimp dish, you don’t need to use complicated cooking techniques.With simple methods such as boiling, grilling and stir-frying, you can enjoy this seafood.
The most important thing is to apply the right cooking technique and time.Don’t cook the shrimp for too long because it can make the texture hard like rubber.
Summarizing from various sources, here is a delicious and simple way to cook shrimp:
1. Dry brine for juicier shrimp
Before starting to cook, there is one simple trick that can make shrimp more delicious, namely dry brine or a dry salting technique using salt and baking soda.The salt helps keep the shrimp moist while cooking, while the baking soda gives it a crunchy, chewy texture.
Tips from
Serious Eats
, use about a teaspoon of kosher salt and a quarter teaspoon of baking soda for every 450 grams of shrimp.Mix well and let sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to an hour.This method is effective for all shrimp cooking methods.
2. Using the grill technique
For perfect grilled shrimp, add a little sugar to the dry brine mixture of salt and baking soda.Sugar helps the caramelization process so that the shrimp have a natural sweet taste and a beautiful brown color when grilled.
Use skewers when grilling shrimp so they don’t dry out or overcook.This technique is suitable for barbecues or family meals.
3. Boiled
The method for boiling shrimp is fast and easy.As a result, the shrimp become soft and juicy.Boiled shrimp are suitable to be served as a shrimp cocktail, mixed salad, or as a pasta topping.
How to make it, boil water in a ratio of about eight glasses of water for every 450 grams of shrimp.Add salt and seasonings such as lemon slices, bay leaves, or paprika for a more fragrant aroma.
When the color of the shrimp turns pink and is no longer transparent, it means the shrimp are cooked.The cooking process usually only takes 2-3 minutes, so don’t leave the kitchen while boiling.
4. Sauteed
Stir-fried prawns provide a rich caramelized taste.Peel and clean the prawns, then dry them with kitchen paper so that they have optimal texture when cooked.
Heat oil or butter in a frying pan over medium to high heat.Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and spices of choice such as garlic powder, paprika, or chili powder.
Cook the shrimp for about two minutes on each side until they turn pink and are not transparent.Add garlic or shallots at the last minute to enrich the taste.
5. Use an air fryer
Want to make simple shrimp dishes that require minimal oil?You can use an air fryer.This tool helps produce crispy shrimp without a lot of oil.
Coat the shrimp with a little oil and your favorite seasoning.Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius.Arrange the prawns in one layer in the air fryer basket, don’t overcrowd them so they cook evenly.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally so that the shrimp are perfectly cooked and crispy on all sides.
With the five methods above, you can easily serve delicious and appetizing shrimp.Don’t hesitate to experiment with herbs and spices to make shrimp preparations more varied.Good luck.
(rea/tis)
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