Arctic shrimp is a particularly popular seafood on the market, and it is also a must-have delicacy for many people during the New Year and festivals. Arctic shrimps are wild shrimps produced in colder waters. Although they are not big in size, they are sweet and delicious. In particular, many Arctic shrimps have delicious shrimp roe in their heads, which makes many people unable to bear to try them. Let go.

The Arctic shrimps we see sold in the market are all imported from abroad in the cold chain, and they are also processed cooked shrimps. You can eat them directly after they are naturally defrosted at home. Very convenient and delicious. Why are Arctic sweet shrimps sold frozen after being cooked, while most shrimps are sold directly after being frozen? 1. Reasons why Arctic shrimps are sold cooked

1. Arctic shrimps are not cooked Instead, they are steamed on the boat: this ensures that the shrimp remains intact. Because Arctic shrimps are wild-caught shrimps, the catch in one net is very large. After steaming, the body shape can be kept intact, avoiding damage and turning around caused by fresh freezing, ensuring the integrity of the Arctic sweet shrimps.

2. Convenient processing and logistics: Arctic sweet shrimps are transported thousands of miles to China, and the logistics cost is also very high. If they are directly freshly frozen, the water and ice in them will also take up a lot of weight, which will increase the cost. The logistics cost is high, and the processing is inconvenient. You can save a lot of costs by steaming it directly and then freezing it on the ship.

3. Better guarantee the taste of Arctic sweet shrimp: Since Arctic sweet shrimp is a wild shrimp caught in the sea, it has a fresh and sweet texture and taste, which is the main reason for its popularity. If fresh frozen products are transported over such a long distance, they will inevitably have to go through the process of thawing and refreezing. The most feared thing about seafood is thawing and then freezing. In this way, a lot of umami flavor will be lost. Cooked freezing avoids this situation. occur. 2. Why are other shrimps on the market sold after being frozen?

1. The frozen shrimps on the market are basically farmed shrimps: the frozen shrimps sold on the market are basically Ecuadorian white shrimps and South American white shrimps. There are two main types of farmed shrimp. The size of these shrimps can be controlled according to the requirements of the purchaser, and they are also easy to freeze. They are not as troublesome as sea-caught shrimps. Moreover, the frozen shrimps on the market are generally more than three times larger than Arctic sweet shrimps.

2. The shrimp farming technology and supporting facilities are now very complete: large-scale processing plants and cold storages are now built in places with a lot of shrimp farming, which is also convenient for preservation and transportation.

3. Different cooking methods: Arctic sweet shrimps are mostly eaten cooked because they are relatively small, while large frozen shrimps can be cooked in many dishes, so if cooked they become dried shrimps It will limit how you can eat it, and sales will drop sharply. 3. How to choose delicious Arctic sweet shrimp

1. The eyes of Arctic sweet shrimp are black and transparent, the shrimp body is curved, and the good Arctic sweet shrimp does not turn around or lose whiskers. Because fresh shrimps have a curved shape after being cooked directly. If the shape is straight, it means that the shrimp has died before processing.

2. Pick up the shrimp and look at the light. There is no obvious separation between the shrimp meat and the shrimp shell. This kind of shrimp is relatively fresh and has not been frozen for too long.

3. After the shrimp is defrosted naturally, the shrimp meat and shells will not be tightly connected together. Such shrimps are also relatively fresh.

4. The blackheads of the Arctic sweet shrimp are due to the accumulation of mayflies that it eats. Because the head of the shrimp is almost the concentration point of all the organs of the shrimp, the blackheads of the Arctic sweet shrimp are not due to staleness. Conclusion Arctic sweet shrimps are sold after being cooked because they are different from other shrimp species accepted by the market. This is mainly due to the links of fishing, logistics, processing and preservation, and it is also currently the best way to ensure that the Arctic sweet shrimps taste good. way.