Shrimp are becoming increasingly popular in restaurants.. They are placed in original ways on plates and glasses.
What kind of products are not added to them: olives, cheese, lemon, and a lot of other ingredients. Simply real masterpieces!
Coming from a restaurant, we also want to repeat these culinary masterpieces at home.
Unfortunately, the desired result is not always obtained, the taste is different and the presentation is not the same. It's all about the secrets and cooking technology.
How to cook this seafood so that the meat is soft, tasty and with a delicate aroma? First you need to learn how to choose them correctly.
On store shelves you can find Atlantic, royal, tiger, and Argentine specimens.
According to the method of freezing and cleaning: frozen, boiled-frozen; peeled and unpeeled (or in shell). And in France they are called langoustines.
Please note how to choose quality shrimp:
But the caliber should not exceed 120. If there are no numbers, then this indicates poor quality filling.
Having made your choice, you need to cook the shrimp correctly. They should be defrosted before doing this.
Cooking times are shown in the table:
How long to cook frozen cleaned seafood? Cleaned sea creatures do not need to be cooked; they can be poured with boiling water for 3-4 minutes and allowed to brew.
If you want to play it safe, you should cook them for no more than 1 minute. Readiness is determined by color. The finished crustaceans will turn a juicy orange color.
The most simple recipe for cooking seafood:
Important! Be careful not to overcook these crustaceans. Otherwise they will become hard like rubber. Unpeeled shrimp are cooked for no more than 3 minutes, and peeled shrimp for 1 minute.
King prawns get their name from their large size.
Let's look at how many minutes they cook in the table below:
Try this easy recipe for fried seafood:
Important! Do not overcook the shrimp in the pan, otherwise they will be tough.
Shrimp is not only a healthy low-calorie seafood. It is an excellent snack to accompany beer. If in doubt, try preparing amazing tiger shrimp for beer.
What you will need:
At home, these sea creatures can be prepared in several ways. A set of products will be needed for cooking in two ways.
Product composition:
Broccoli is a controversial vegetable: despite the fact that it is a treasure trove of vitamins and a storehouse of microelements, most residents of the post-Soviet space do not have warm feelings towards it. The reason for this is banal - many simply do not know the true taste of such a product. But it has long been proven that it depends entirely on compliance with the cooking technology. That’s why it’s important to know how to cook frozen broccoli and what “goodies” you can make from it.
Why are we talking about frozen cabbage? Yes, because in this form it is available all year round, which allows you to include it in your diet even in winter. However, do you need to defrost broccoli before cooking?
When trying to cook broccoli correctly, remove the bag of frozen vegetables from the freezer immediately before putting it in boiling water.
If the pieces are frozen and stuck together, defrost them just enough to be able to separate the inflorescences.
If you want to get a crispy vegetable that has perfectly retained its shape and rich color, rinse the cooked broccoli with ice water.
The use of such multifunctional equipment greatly simplifies the cooking process.
You can cook frozen broccoli using the same technology in a double boiler. This method is optimal for people on a diet or adhering to the principles of PP and healthy lifestyle. It also takes minimal time.
Note! If broccoli is frozen as a whole head, without dividing into individual florets, the steaming time is increased by 3 to 5 minutes.
You can also cook broccoli in the microwave; the process only takes 3 minutes. But you should choose this option only in extreme cases - when time is running out, or there is no other equipment at hand (for example, in the office). This approach is due to the fact that vegetables cooked in a microwave oven turn out to be rather dry compared to those boiled by steaming or in a pan.
You can simply get confused by the variety of options. These can be cutlets, pancakes, omelettes, soups, all kinds of salads (for example, with shrimp, chicken breast, tomatoes, feta, pine nuts, orange, etc.), casseroles and pies. Asparagus cabbage is added to pilaf and pasta, fried in batter and breadcrumbs, made into sandwich paste and soufflé, and used as a base for stews and various appetizers. You can always cook delicious broccoli based on your gastronomic preferences.
The undisputed leader among broccoli dishes. Cooking time: ~20 minutes.
Cream can be replaced with processed cheese with a creamy taste. We add it to the potatoes during the cooking stage.
Broccoli goes perfectly with eggs. The finished dish turns out bright, with an unusual delicate taste.
Cooking time: ∼10 minutes.
This is the simplest recipe that allows you to cook delicious broccoli. This makes the cabbage aromatic and crispy.
Cooking time: ∼15 minutes.
The secrets of experienced chefs collected in this article will tell you how to cook frozen broccoli so that it turns out tasty, while preserving all the variety of nutrients.
Broccoli is a controversial vegetable: despite the fact that it is a treasure trove of vitamins and a storehouse of microelements, most residents of the post-Soviet space do not have warm feelings towards it.
The reason for this is banal - many simply do not know the true taste of such a product. But it has long been proven that it depends entirely on compliance with the cooking technology. That’s why it’s important to know how to cook frozen broccoli and what “goodies” you can make from it.
Do I need to defrost broccoli before cooking?
Why are we talking about frozen cabbage? Yes, because in this form it is available all year round, which allows you to include it in your diet even in winter. However, do you need to defrost broccoli before cooking?
This is not recommended for a number of reasons:
Most of the vitamins will disappear irrevocably.
The inflorescences will become shapeless, turning into mush after cooking.
When trying to cook broccoli correctly, remove the bag of frozen vegetables from the freezer immediately before putting it in boiling water.
If the pieces are frozen and stuck together, defrost them just enough to be able to separate the inflorescences.
How and how long to cook frozen broccoli in a saucepan
When choosing a pan for cooking, it is important to follow several rules:
We use large containers so that the inflorescences touch each other less during cooking.
Pour in just enough water so that the vegetables are only lightly covered.
Dip the cabbage into lightly salted, boiling liquid.
Cook after boiling for 2 to 5 minutes. The duration of boiling depends on the size of the inflorescences: the larger they are, the longer the heat treatment lasts.
Remove the finished vegetable from boiling water. Left in it, it will simply quickly “creep away.”
How to cook broccoli in a saucepan step by step:
Place the bowl of water over high heat and bring the liquid to a boil.
Salt to taste (approximate proportions: 0.5 tsp salt per liter of water).
Place frozen inflorescences (or a whole head).
We wait until the water boils again, then turn the heat to low.
Cook the cabbage for the required number of minutes until done.
Using a slotted spoon, take out the inflorescences, place them on a plate, and pour melted butter or vegetable oil over them.
What can you make from boiled broccoli?
Cream soup
The undisputed leader among broccoli dishes. Cooking time: ~20 minutes.
Ingredients:
half a kilo of boiled broccoli;
2 large potatoes;
1 onion;
1 carrot;
salt, garlic, cream - to taste;
butter for frying;
croutons, herbs - for decoration when serving.
Step by step recipe:
Cut the potatoes into cubes, add salt, and cook until tender in a minimum amount of water.
Saute the grated carrots and diced onions in a frying pan in butter.
Mix the prepared vegetables and beat until smooth with a blender.
Add cream, adjusting the desired thickness of the soup.
If necessary, add salt. If you like garlic, add it after crushing it in the garlic press. Bring the soup to a boil. Serve sprinkled with croutons and garnish with parsley sprigs, mint leaves or other favorite herbs. Cream can be replaced with processed cheese with a creamy taste. We add it to the potatoes during the cooking stage.
Frittata
Broccoli goes perfectly with eggs. The finished dish turns out bright, with an unusual delicate taste.
Cooking time: ∼10 minutes.
Ingredients:
3 eggs;
100 – 150 g of boiled cabbage inflorescences;
1 onion (it’s better to take a sweet one);
1 pepper (choose red or bright orange);
salt, paprika, ground black pepper - to taste;
olive + butter for frying;
greens for decoration.
Step by step recipe:
We cut the vegetables: broccoli into pieces, onions into small cubes or half rings, pepper into thin strips.
Melt the butter in the olive oil and fry the vegetable mixture for 4 minutes over medium heat.
Beat the eggs, add the indicated spices to taste, and add salt.
Pour the whipped mixture over the vegetables, cover with a lid, and leave for 3 to 5 minutes until the eggs set.
Using a spatula, carefully fold the frittata in half (similar to a book), transfer to a plate, and sprinkle with your favorite herbs.
Broccoli fried in breadcrumbs
This is the simplest recipe that allows you to cook delicious broccoli. This makes the cabbage aromatic and crispy.
Cooking time: ∼15 minutes.
Ingredients:
boiled broccoli – 500 g;
breadcrumbs – 40 g;
butter – 30 – 50 g.
Step by step recipe:
We cut large inflorescences in half, leaving small ones whole.
Generously coat the cabbage in breadcrumbs.
Fry it until golden brown over medium heat in pre-melted butter for about 2 - 3 minutes on each side.
Serve as a separate dish or as a side dish for meat.
Bon appetit!
Delicious gourmet seafood dishes are always popular all over the world. Among them, shrimp occupy a special place.
Their delicate, refined taste has won the hearts of seafood lovers. Once upon a time they were a real rarity; not everyone could afford to eat juicy shrimp. Nowadays, a huge variety of species of these crustaceans are freely available.
A huge amount of nutrients, low calorie content (90 kcal per 100 grams) and excellent taste - these are the secrets of the popularity of these sea crustaceans.
The price of shrimp per kilogram depends on their size; large ones are the most expensive. There are usually about 20 pieces per kilogram, and about 100 small crustaceans.
Packages of seafood delicacies are labeled indicating the number of shrimp per kilogram. So, on the packaging of medium-sized specimens it is indicated 90/120 (90-120 pieces per kilogram), large ones - 70/90, very large ones - 50/70. The smallest ones are marked 90+.
The main types of edible shrimp are classic, royal and tiger.
These crustaceans usually reach our shelves frozen. They can be frozen immediately after catching, or boiled and frozen.
When choosing a delicacy, you should pay attention to the following points:
So, the choice has been made, the ideal shrimp have been purchased - fresh frozen gray-brown in color. All that’s left to do is cook the delicacy correctly.
Since boiled-frozen unpeeled shrimp are more common in our stores, we will primarily discuss their preparation. They have a soft pink color. They need to be cooked in a saucepan in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. For better taste, add peppercorns and bay leaves to the water.
In addition to the classic methods of cooking shrimp, there are several non-standard, but popular recipes for their preparation.
For example, you can boil this delicacy in spicy brine. To do this, add a couple of tablespoons of adjika, onion, bay leaf, and red pepper to boiling water. Simmer the brine for 3 minutes, and then add shrimp to it and cook for 3-10 minutes, depending on the size.
This dish is very good with Provençal herbs.
Boiled and frozen unpeeled specimens turn out very tasty in beer brine. Mix two liters of water with 0.5 beer, add bay leaf, pepper, after boiling, add crustaceans and cook for a couple of minutes.
Seafood goes well with lemon juice. Add three liters of water, juice of half a lemon, bay leaf, salt and pepper to the pan. Boil the brine for a couple of minutes, remove from heat and put shrimp in it for 5 minutes.
Unpeeled frozen seafood is green in color. Before cooking, they are thawed and washed.
Pour cold water into the pan at the rate of 2 liters of water per 1 kilogram of shrimp. Add salt and spices to taste and bring to a boil. Place the crustaceans into the pan. Frozen, unpeeled shrimp take longer to cook than boiled frozen shrimp, about 10 minutes.
You can add cloves, allspice, and bay leaves as spices. The readiness of such shrimp is determined by the color of the shell - when the shrimp are ready, the shell becomes transparent.
You can make a delicious broth for cooking unpeeled frozen shrimp. To do this, add 4 to 5 cloves, the same amount of peppercorns, bay leaf, half a lemon, a peeled head of garlic, a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste and salt to boiling water. When the broth boils completely, add the delicacy and cook for 10 minutes. The dish turns out very aromatic and the taste is delicate.
Royals are ordinary shrimp, only large in size. Therefore, they are cooked according to the same scheme, only the heat treatment time increases. Add spices and salt to cold water, bring to a boil and add shrimp. Unpeeled frozen king crustaceans need to be cooked for about 10 minutes.
It turns out very tasty if you boil king prawns in the sauce. To do this, add about 20 grams of olive oil to the stewing container, lay out onions in half rings, a couple of cloves of garlic, a glass of water and half a kilo of seafood. They are boiled in this sauce for 10 minutes. Crayfish prepared in this way are served with a side dish or as a separate dish.
Tigers are boiled for 7-8 minutes until the color changes from gray to orange. The classic recipe for frozen unpeeled tiger shrimp looks like this. You need to pour water into a saucepan, bring to a boil, add salt.
For better taste, add allspice, bay leaf and a little garlic. The shrimp are first defrosted and washed with water, then placed in the broth and boiled for 7 minutes.
Tiger shrimp meat is very tender, so it is recommended to defrost it naturally. Soaking in hot water or microwave will not work here.
Fans of original recipes can prepare an unusual dish by boiling tiger shrimp in wine. To do this, mix water and wine in equal proportions, bring the liquid to a boil, add salt and pepper, finely chopped onions and carrots.
After 8-10 minutes, remove the shrimp. Add lemon juice and a little butter to the broth. After a little liquid remains, pour it over the cooked delicacies and leave for half an hour.
You can cook delicious crustaceans not only in a saucepan.
To cook unpeeled frozen shrimp, add water, salt, pepper, bay leaf, a couple of garlic cloves, and a spoonful of butter to the multicooker bowl. Cook on “soup” mode for 5-6 minutes. After cooking, it is recommended to sprinkle these seafood with lemon juice.
To prepare a delicacy in a double boiler, you need to fill the bowl with water to the special mark. Sprinkle the shrimp with special seasonings for seafood and let it brew for a few minutes. Then we distribute them at the bottom of the steamer bowl.
Place lemon, carrots, onions and celery cut into slices on top. Steam the dish for 15-20 minutes. You can make a very tasty sauce with it by mixing lemon juice with butter.
A quick and tasty dish - shrimp in the microwave. Place the defrosted crustaceans in a microwave-safe container and add two tablespoons of soy sauce mixed with the same amount of water. Mix the crustaceans thoroughly and place them in the microwave for 3 minutes at maximum power. Then take it out, mix again and set for another 3 minutes.
The main problem that can be encountered in the process of cooking sea crustaceans using any method is turning them into tasteless rubber. Therefore, it is important to carefully monitor the cooking time. This is the case when it is better to undercook than to overcook.
It is important to remember that the smaller the seafood, the less time it takes to cook.
Also, very often when cooking, gourmets are faced with the problem of how much salt to put. Here you need to consider the form in which the delicacy is cooked. Unpeeled sea crustaceans require twice as much salt as processed ones. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about over-salting unprocessed shrimp.
Like other seafood, shrimp goes well with vegetables and rice. Shrimp paste is popular in many European countries. You can serve them not only with wheat noodles, but also with rice or buckwheat noodles.
These seafood are an indispensable ingredient in some salads. Caesar salads with shrimp and Seafood salad are very popular in restaurants.
The classic combination is shrimp and beer. If they are offered as an independent dish, be sure to sprinkle them with lemon juice and serve them with various sauces.
Delicate pink shrimp surrounded by greenery and lemon slices will be an ideal table decoration for any occasion. Even if you're just watching football with beer, a nice shrimp dish will add a special atmosphere to the event.
Bon appetit!
The following video shows in detail how to cook shrimp.
Definitely yes. Of course, broccoli and cauliflower are healthy when eaten raw, but not many are ready to become raw foodists. Therefore, the best cooking option is boiling or steaming, since with these options the loss of nutrients is minimal.
In order for all the beneficial qualities of broccoli and cauliflower to be preserved, during the cooking process you need to adhere to the main rule - do not overcook them (otherwise they will turn into an incomprehensible porridge without vitamins and minerals).
How long do these vegetables take to cook, both frozen and fresh? The boiling time for fresh broccoli and frozen broccoli is different (in this situation it is important to take this into account so as not to overcook them on the fire). In the first case it will take about 5-7 minutes, and in the second - 10-15. If frozen vegetables are used, do not defrost them.. You need to place them in cold water, add salt and boil them (you can find out how to cook frozen broccoli).
Reference: As for whether cauliflower and broccoli go together when cooked, they can easily be cooked both together or separately.
Read about how long you need to cook broccoli to make it tasty and healthy, and from there you will learn recipes for preparing dishes from frozen cauliflower and broccoli.
When purchasing this vegetable, you should first of all pay attention to the inflorescences themselves. They should fit snugly together, be firm and white (or deep green in the case of broccoli). Also you should carefully check the vegetable for dents and rotten places. There is no need to buy such vegetables.
To prevent cauliflower from darkening during cooking, you can add a quarter glass of milk per liter of water or a few crystals of citric acid.
Ingredients:
Cooking process:
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No more nonsense about broccoli and cauliflower! These are very healthy and tasty vegetables. In addition, they can be cooked simply and quickly, and the end result is a satisfying dish.
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