How to keep shrimp fresh in the refrigerator

Mud shrimp is a commercial name, also known as mud shrimp, mantis shrimp, tiger shrimp, etc. It is a very common shrimp variety in life. Prawns are mostly farmed along the coast of Guangdong. When eating prawns, we often encounter the problem of keeping them fresh. Putting them in the refrigerator is the most common and effective way. So, how to keep shrimps fresh in the refrigerator? Let’s take a closer look below.

To preserve the shrimp, you first need to process the shrimp simply, cut off the shrimp whiskers, then arrange them in a container of a certain depth and pour water over it until the shrimp are completely covered. Then put them in the freezer of the refrigerator and freeze them into ice cubes. Then take them out of the container and put them in a bag for storage. This method can ensure that the shrimps are absolutely fresh no matter when you eat them. Secondly, freezing them into ice bricks is easy to store and saves space.

If the quantity purchased is not large or will be eaten within a few months, you can process the shrimps, put them in a bag, pour in enough water to just cover the shrimps, and freeze them in the refrigerator. This is also an effective way to preserve them.

The advantage of freezing in this way is that the shrimps are frozen in a short time, ensuring freshness while also sealing to avoid contact with air. However, it is still recommended not to store seafood for too long and eat it as soon as possible!

The benefits of eating shrimp

1. Prawns are rich in magnesium trace elements, which are very good for the human cardiovascular system. They can reduce the cholesterol content in the human body and prevent arteriosclerosis. At the same time, they can also dilate the coronary arteries and prevent hypertension and myocardial infarction.

2. Prawns also have the effect of promoting lactation and resisting toxins, so they are suitable for consumption by postpartum women. At the same time, it also has the effects of dredging meridians and relieving pain, stimulating appetite, resolving phlegm and blood stasis, and detoxifying, so it is also suitable for consumption by middle-aged and elderly people.

3. Prawns can also nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, nourish blood and consolidate essence, invigorate qi and nourish yang, so they are suitable for male infertility patients, people with kidney deficiency and impotence, and weak legs and feet.