Speaking of shrimp and other seafood, I believe many people like it. It contains high protein and low fat, as well as calcium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin A and other high trace elements. Nutrition is easy to digest and absorb, which is very suitable for the elderly and children. There are many ways to cook shrimp, such as stir-frying, spicy, barbecue, garlic, etc ... Cantonese people like to eat the original flavor, so boiled shrimp is the most commonly cooked. Boiled shrimp is also called "boiled shrimp" in Guangdong. The word "boiled shrimp" means that fresh shrimp is boiled directly in clear water, and then peeled and dipped in sauce. Super invincible simple dishes, delicious and simple, are definitely available to all guests at home.

Because shrimp belongs to seafood, bad cooking will affect the taste, so it is completely inedible. So when cooking prawns, do you want to cook them in cold water or hot water? Many people choose the wrong water when cooking shrimp. No wonder the shrimp is old, firewood and fishy. Below, I will share with you the practice of boiled shrimp in detail. The shrimp made in this way is fresh, tender, smooth and elastic, and it is not old or firewood at all. If you like it, try it quickly!

First of all, you must choose the freshest shrimp. Boiled shrimp and fresh live shrimp are cooked together, which is delicious. Don't buy dead shrimp cheaply. Shrimp that has been frozen for a long time is suitable for braising or frying.

Find a toothpick and remove the shrimp line from the second section of the shrimp head. That's the intestines and stomach of shrimp. Take it out and wash it with clear water several times.

Add water to the pot. When cooking shrimp, you don't need to put too much seasoning. Add a slice of ginger, a onion, a spoonful of salt and a few drops of cooking oil. Adding onion and ginger can remove the fishy smell of seafood very well. Oil can ensure the bright color of shrimp. Adding some salt to the water can make the shrimp more tender.

And then the most crucial step. Is it cold water or hot water? Cold water in the pot will increase the cooking time of shrimp, and the delicacy and nutrition of shrimp will be lost, which will make shrimp unpalatable. However, if boiling water is put into the pot, the shrimp meat will easily shrink rapidly, which will lead to the bad taste of the shrimp meat. The correct way is to heat the water with fire. It is most appropriate to put warm water in the pot when bubbles appear at the bottom but are not completely boiled. During the period, stir with a spatula to make the shrimp heated evenly.

Don't cook for too long and don't cover it. Normal-sized shrimps should be cooked for 1 min (the time for larger shrimps can be slightly extended), and they can be fished out when they turn red and bent. At this time, the shrimp meat is tender when cooked, otherwise the taste of shrimp meat will become old and hard when cooked for too long;

Pick up the shrimp with a colander and cool it in cold boiled water to keep the meat quality of the shrimp from getting old. The boiled shrimp made by this method is fresh, tender and smooth, and has no fishy smell. It's super delicious to eat directly or dipped in sauce.

Tips for "boiled shrimp":

1, you must buy fresh live shrimp to cook boiled shrimp, which will taste better.

2. Before you cook prawns, you need to add a little onion and ginger slices to the water, which can help prawns deodorize and enhance their fragrance and taste fresher.

3. When you cook shrimp, you need warm water to put it in the pot, which can make the shrimp heated evenly, save time and make the shrimp meat more delicious. Cooking time should not be too long.