Shrimp are the fruit of the sea. you can cook them on a barbecue, boil, fry, bake ... If you've ever seen a whole and living shrimp, then you know that it looks scary at first glance; but as soon as you remove its "armor", you will find delightful little pieces for culinary inspiration. The most remarkable quality is their versatility. Another reason why shrimps have become so popular in the world is that they easily replace other crustaceans in dishes.
The history of royal prawns
Soft, sweet taste of shrimps goes wellalmost all products, and they are so easy to cook - do not wait long until they are extinguished, fried or cooked. Numerous sources inform that the ancient Greeks and Romans were very fond of "pink" marine inhabitants, preferring them to lobsters and other species of crustaceans. Most of the recipes from shrimp originates from the culinary books of the 4th or 5th centuries AD. The Greeks were popular with the following recipe: they liked to cook royal prawns wrapped in fig leaves, and the Romans usually roasted them, and sometimes ate with honey glaze. The popularity of shrimp has only increased since those ancient times, and today recipes for dishes from these marine inhabitants are known throughout the world.
Recipe for fried prawns with morels and curry
Ingredients:
- 300 g of fresh mushrooms (preferably morels),
- 10 tbsp. l. butter (room temperature),
- ½ st. l. red curry paste,
- 24 pcs. raw royal shrimp,
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped),
- 1 tbsp. l. fresh parsley (sliced),
- salt and pepper to taste
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Recipe of royal prawns with avocado sauce
The creamy texture of the ripe avocado creates an ideal glaze for the royal shrimp marinated with coconut rum. Follow the advice of this delicious recipe! Ingredients:
- 500 g of royal shrimps (peeled).
For marinade:
- ½ st. coconut rum,
- 1 tbsp. l. sesame oil,
- 3 tbsp. l. coconut milk,
- 1 tbsp. l. honey,
- 1 tbsp. l. chili sauce,
- salt and pepper to taste.
For an avocado cream:
- 1 ripe avocado,
- 3 tbsp. l. coconut milk,
- 1/8 tbsp. powdered sugar,
- ¼ tbsp. sour cream,
- 2 tbsp. l. fresh lime juice,
- ½ st. toasted coconut chips (for garnish).
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