Buying Storing And Deveining Shrimp


I thought this would be helpful for those who are not familiar with shrimp.

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Buying shrimp: shrimp is a highly perishable item and should only be purchased frozen to insure freshness.
Avoid buying peeled and de-veined shrimp because the shrimp can lose some of its flavor during the cleaning process.
The most consistent shrimp in size , texture , and flavor are the gulf whites which come from mexico and ecuador.
Most shrimp imported into the united states is farm-raised ecuadorian.
Shrimp are sized according to their count per lb.
The best size range for value , quality , and ease of handling is probably the 26 / 30 range.
Defrosting shrimp: shrimp should be defrosted in the refrigerator or under cold running water.
Never thaw shrimp in a microwave.
Any black spots on the shell of the shrimp indicates that spoilage has begun.
A gritty residue on the shells indicates the product has been bleached to remove these signs of spoilage.
If either condition is evident , return the shrimp to where it was purchased.
Peeling shrimp: shrimp will retain more of .

Ingredients


raw shrimp, cold water