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Storage:
- Fresh: Fresh shrimp is highly
perishable, refrigerate on the bottom shelf, which is the coolest
area of the fridge until ready to use. Fresh shrimp should be
eaten within 24 hours of purchase.
- Frozen: Use frozen shrimp within
6 month of purchase or before the "best by" date on
the package. Follow package instructions to defrost shrimp.
Preparation: Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery.
The key to cooking shrimp, regardless of method, is to cook them
quickly. Medium shrimp only take about 2 minutes to cook; larger
shrimp take 3 to 5 minutes. When they're pink, they are done.
Here are some creative and
simple ideas to include Shrimp into your family meals:
Shrimp on the Barbie: Grilled shrimp could not be easier or
quicker to prepare. Threading shrimp on bamboo skewers makes
them easy to turn over. Peel, de-vein, and rinse the shrimp,
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, thread on skewers and cook about
1 to 2 minutes on each side. Just before removing from the grill,
baste the shrimp with a sauce such as:
- Barbeque Sauce
- Teriyaki Glaze
- Italian Salad Dressing
- Thai Peanut Sauce
- Garlic Butter
Southwestern Shrimp Cocktail: If you need to bring a simple appetizer
to a pot luck dinner. Defrost a bag of medium or large cooked
shrimp, arrange them on a platter and serve with salsa for dipping.
"Sketti & Shrimp": Make a quick, easy and healthy pasta
dish by adding cooked shrimp to pasta sauce and serve over angel
hair pasta. They'll be begging for second helpings!
Taste of the Tropics: Shrimp and Mango are a natural flavor
combination. For a refreshing lunch or light dinner, simply toss
diced mango with cooked shrimp and this tropical coconut dressing:
Click here to view Tropical Coconut Dressing
recipe.
Time Saver Tip: Frozen Cooked Shrimp are good for more
than shrimp cocktail or cold salads. They can be warmed up and
used in hot meals.
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