Shrimp are delicious and nutritious, and can be used to prepare a variety of dishes. However, there are many details to pay attention to when eating shrimp:
1. The black vein along the back of the shrimp is its undigested waste. Eating it can cause a muddy taste in the mouth and affect your appetite, so it should be removed.
2. Shrimp that are red in color, soft in body, or have fallen off their heads are not fresh and should be avoided if possible. Spoiled shrimp must not be eaten.
3. When eating shrimp with certain fruits, be aware that shrimp contain rich nutrients like protein and calcium. If eaten with fruits containing tannic acid, such as persimmons, hawthorn, pomegranates, or grapes, it not only reduces the nutritional value of the protein but can also cause tannic acid to combine with calcium to form calcium tannate, which irritates the stomach and intestines, leading to discomfort, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. When eating seafood with these fruits, wait at least 2 hours.
4. It is best not to drink large amounts of beer when eating seafood, as this can produce excessive uric acid and trigger gout. When eating seafood, it is recommended to pair it with dry white wine, as its fruit acids have a sterilizing and deodorizing effect.
5. A blue-black back indicates that the shrimp is fresh. Generally, shrimp with hard shells, intact heads, firm, curved, and large bodies are more delicious.
6. Individuals who are allergic to shrimp or suffer from allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, or asthma should consume it with caution.
7. To store dried small shrimp and prevent them from drying out and oxidizing, place them in a plastic bag or a sealed container and refrigerate.
Stir-fried Shrimp with Chives
Ingredients: 1/2 pound of fresh shrimp, 100 grams of chives, 4 slices of ginger
Method: Devein and peel the shrimp. Sauté the ginger slices until fragrant, then add the fresh shrimp and cook until done. Stir-fry the chives, then combine with the shrimp and serve.