It is perhaps one of the most popular seafoods in the world and one of the main inhabitants of the Spanish coasts. A swimming crustacean par excellence, the shrimp remains inactive for a large part of the day. Thus, during sunlight hours it is buried under the sand and at night it comes out to look for food.
The shrimp lives in shallow areas near beaches and river mouths. The softness and lightness of its meat make it a coveted delicacy on many tables. For this reason, opting for frozen cooked prawns is a smart and tasty alternative.
How to differentiate it from shrimp?
Physically, we can distinguish the shrimp from the prawn or shrimp by having a paler pink color -almost whitish-, elongated antennae and 10 legs (decapod). In addition, within this species, males and females are easily differentiated. The former are larger (10 to 15 centimeters) and pinkish in color, while the females are smaller and have a more yellowish appearance.
Properties nutritional properties
Adding frozen cooked prawns to our weekly diet is a good option since they have a high content of proteins, vitamins (B and D) and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iodine). They are also low in calories, so they are advisable for all kinds of people.
It is good to remember that, in order to savor and enjoy this seafood in all its splendor, we should not keep them in the freezer for more than a year. During that time, they should be kept at an average temperature of less than 20ºC. In this way, we will ensure that it preserves all its properties intact at the time of consumption.
Tasty recipes with frozen cooked prawns
Who hasn’t ever eaten them in traditional cocktails with pink sauce? Well, you can also complete your recipe book with delicious prawn and chicken brochettes (typical of the Costa Brava), a vegetable pie with zucchini, peppers, carrots and prawns or as a side dish on a base of pasta and carbonara sauce.
And if you prefer something quicker, prepare a wonderful prawn and avocado salad (with tomato, onion and soft cheese) or a succulent scrambled eggs with mushrooms and prawns. They will delight your family and you will be able to indulge yourself without much effort.
Go for frozen cooked prawns and let yourself be seduced by their exquisiteness!
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