One of the most nutritious, delicious and popular seafood, shrimp is rich in protein, iodine as well as calcium. Another benefit from eating the seafood is it can decrease triglycerides in humans. To make dishes tastier, do not forget to wash the seafood in cold water. Afterward, remove the shell and devein it. To have a delectable meal, try these recipes and learn how to cook shrimp the best way possible.
Baked Shrimp with Cheese and Butter
Ingredients
Baking is one of the common ways of cooking this seafood. To satisfy the craving for oven-baked meals, then try the recipe Baked Shrimp with Cheese and Butter. Key ingredients include a pound of deveined and peeled shrimp, ½ cup butter, a cup of breadcrumbs and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. For seasoning, add ½ teaspoon salt, three tablespoons lemon juice and two tablespoons dry sherry.
Steps
Mix the breadcrumbs, butter, sherry, lemon juice, salt and cheese in a bowl. Put the seafood in a greased baking dish. Pour the mixture over the seafood and place the baking dish in an oven preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait for 25 minutes to half hour and remove the dish from the oven. Serve immediately.
Fried Shrimp with Cornmeal and Butter
Ingredients
Another popular method of cooking the seafood is by pan-frying. One of the most famous recipes is Fried Shrimp with Cornmeal and Butter. This recipe needs 1 ½ pounds boiled shrimp, two cups milk, an egg, and a cup of flour. Other ingredients include a cup of cornmeal, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Steps
Combine egg and milk in a clean bowl. Put the seafood in the bowl. Let stand for five minutes. Mix the cornmeal and flour in another bowl. Coat the seafood with the cornmeal mixture. Heat three cups of vegetable oil in a saucepan. Deep-fry for three to five minutes. Serve with a tasty side dish like a mashed potato.
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic
Ingredients
To enjoy the seafood, try the delicious Grilled Shrimp with Garlic. The main ingredients in the recipe are two pounds shrimp and three cloves minced garlic. Other ingredients include ¼ cup vegetable oil, three tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup sliced green onions, ¼ cup chopped parsley, a teaspoon of dried basil, a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of dry mustard.
Steps
Place the seafood in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl. Marinade the seafood for at least three hours. Grill the seafood for four to eight minutes. Remove from the grill and garnish with 1/8 cup chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
