When cooking prawns, if they are fresh, the cooking time is generally determined according to the size of the prawns. The larger shrimp can be cooked for 5 minutes, and the smaller shrimp can be cooked for 2-3 minutes. If it is frozen shrimp, you need to thaw the prawns at room temperature first, and then decide the cooking time according to the size after thawing. After the frozen shrimp is cooked, don't open the lid yet. It's better to stew for another 2 minutes.

When cooking, the whole process is on fire. You don't need to add too much seasoning, put some ginger slices to remove the fishy smell, and then put the shrimp in. The boiling water in the pot is basically boiled again, which is delicious without losing too much nutrition. However, it should be noted that boiled frozen shrimp may not taste very good, and it is more suitable for frying and barbecue.

Matters needing attention in eating boiled shrimp

1, shrimp line must be removed, shrimp line is the main source of shrimp flavor. Only by removing the shrimp line will the cooked shrimp have no smell.

2. Boil water in the pot. Shrimp is easy to boil if there is cold water in the pot. Remember to boil water before cooking.

3. Cooked shrimps are supercooled, so the shrimps will become tender and elastic, and taste better.

4. When buying prawns, you must be alive and alive. If you buy frozen shrimp, you should pinch the shrimp when choosing it. It feels uncomfortable. This kind can be purchased. Look at the shrimp shells. Generally speaking, the color of female shrimp is bluish white, and the color of male shrimp is light yellow. No matter which one, you should choose the one with bright shell color and tight connection between shrimp bodies.