Can you eat dead mantis shrimp? A gourmet expert tells you

Mantis shrimp is one of the most common seafood. It tastes delicious and has tender meat. When we eat mantis shrimp, we should pay attention to its freshness. It is best not to eat dead mantis shrimp, but if it is just dead and has no other smell, it can be eaten.

1. Can dead mantis shrimp be eaten?

Generally speaking, it is best not to eat mantis shrimps that have been dead for more than 2 hours at room temperature. Fresh mantis shrimp can be kept for 3 hours under natural conditions after being purchased, so it is recommended that you eat them as soon as possible within this period of time.

If you smell the dead mantis shrimps in the refrigerator and see if they are not stale or spoiled, you can still eat them. If they have a strange smell, don't eat them to avoid getting an upset stomach.

Some people may be confused after reading this. To put it simply, mantis shrimp can be eaten even after they are dead, but you should pay attention to smell whether there is any smell of decay or spoilage. If not, you can eat it; if not, you cannot eat it.

2. How to preserve mantis shrimp

1. Water culture method

This is the simplest method. You can use a shrimp box or shrimp bag and an electric pump. However, this method of preservation is not ideal, because the shrimp will swim around in the water, which will consume a lot of physical energy and greatly reduce its ability to move.

2. Refrigerator Refrigeration Method

This method is a relatively common method. Take a plastic box, put a wet towel (wet paper towel) inside, then put the mantis shrimp in, put another layer of wet towel (wet paper towel) on top, and then put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate. Note that you cannot put the plastic box directly in the refrigerator, as the shrimp will be frozen to death. Be sure to put a wet towel (wet paper towel) in it to ensure humidity.

3. Sand culture method

This method is relatively rare. It also involves preparing a plastic box, adding some hand splinters and vents, and then covering it with a one to two inch layer of fine sand. The best fine sand is the sea sand on the beach. This environment is closest to the living environment of shrimp, so it is easy for shrimp to adapt. It can usually be kept for 2-3 days, and in winter it can be kept for 4-5 days or even a week. However, it should be noted that the sand for raising shrimps needs to be cleaned and exposed to the sun frequently.

3. How to make delicious mantis shrimp

Saltwater Mantis Shrimp

Ingredients: Mantis shrimp, green and red pepper, salt, ginger juice, rose water

Method: 1. Rinse the mantis shrimp with clean water several times.

2. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add some salt, ginger juice, and a few drops of rose water.

3. After the flavors are blended, put the cleaned mantis shrimp into the pot and cook over medium heat.

After about 3 minutes, the color of the mantis shrimp changes from green to pink. The shrimp meat is now cooked just right and can be directly taken out and placed on a plate. Sprinkle some chopped green and red pepper shreds on it, and a plate of light, refreshing, and authentic delicious salted mantis shrimp is ready.

Features: The finished salted mantis shrimp looks pink and crystal clear, with the fat and tender shrimp meat faintly visible through the shrimp shell. It is really delicious.