The fattest time of the year for Peppermint shrimp is in April and May, around the Ching Ming Festival and after May 1st. During this time, the shrimp, especially the female shrimp, have a lot of seeds. By June, the peeler shrimp spawning is complete, followed by a fishing moratorium, so it is difficult to eat fat peeler shrimp in the summer.

By August and September, the baby shrimp grows until November, when it's time to eat them again. But the shrimp are smaller and less fatty than in the spring.

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There is a strong correlation between the freshness of the shrimp and the taste. Because Peeps, like crabs, have meat that is basically protein, they deteriorate quickly after death. If you buy not fresh Peppermint shrimp, steamed in addition to the fishy smell often and empty. Pick Peppermint shrimp is to rely on careful observation.

First of all, the back of the live Peppermint shrimp is bowed, will not lie flat;

Secondly, the eyes of the live shrimp is particularly bright, and will emit a kind of green light, after the water appears clearer, while the eyes of the dead shrimp has long lost this color.