How to cook delicious river shrimp

The name of river shrimp can tell its living environment. In my country, it is also called green shrimp, mainly because of its green color. River shrimps are not as sweet as sea shrimps. Do not boil them in plain water, otherwise they will be fishy. The best way to cook them is to fry or stir-fry them. Wash the shrimps thoroughly before frying them. It is best to use millet peppers or green peppers. River shrimps not only taste good, but also have a good regulating effect on the cardiovascular system.

(1) River shrimp is also known as Japanese swamp shrimp . It is rich in nutrients, tender and delicious, and is a precious aquatic product that is deeply loved by people. Shrimp has a strong lactation effect and is rich in phosphorus and calcium, making it especially beneficial for children and pregnant women. Freshwater shrimp are widely distributed in my country, including Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Hebei, Henan, Shandong and other places. It lives widely in freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds and swamps. The most famous ones are those produced in Baiyangdian in Hebei Province, Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province and Weishan Lake in Shandong Province.

(2) River shrimps are not as fresh and sweet as sea shrimps , so they must not be boiled in plain water. The best way is to fry or stir-fry them. Simmer them with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns for half an hour, then stir-fry them with small red and green peppers. It is very flavorful! River shrimps are delicious but difficult to clean. Before frying, you must remove the water plants, leeches, small fish and impurities in the shrimps. After thousands of washes, the crystal clear river shrimps always taste the most delicious and are the safest. As we all know, fried river shrimps are rich in magnesium, which plays an important regulatory role in heart activity and can protect the cardiovascular system. It can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, prevent arteriosclerosis, and also dilate the coronary arteries, which is beneficial for preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction.

(3) The mouth of river shrimp is at the bottom of the cephalothorax . The cephalothorax has two pairs of antennae, which are responsible for the sense of smell, touch and balance. It also has a chewing organ composed of large and small jaws. The cephalothorax also has three pairs of maxillopedis to help hold food. It has five pairs of walking legs, which are mainly used for hunting and crawling. There are five pairs of swimming limbs and a pair of short tail limbs on the abdomen. The tail limb and the last segment of the abdomen form the tail fan, which can control the swimming direction of the river shrimp.