dimanche 26 mai 2013

Recipes That Use Texas Shrimp

By Antoinette Quinn


The state of Texas is known for its many agriculture and food production industries. While it produces foods like wheat, corn, and citrus fruit, this state also produces a significant number of Texas shrimp every year. Seafood from the state can be found in many groceries throughout the country. It is a plentiful crop that is produced around the year because of the state's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Fishermen bring in harvests every season, thus making this food a favorite ingredient in many recipes and cooking styles.

It is a popular food item throughout the year. Many people like to eat it after it has been breaded and deep fat fried. This recipe is commonly used for a dinner entree, although some individuals also eat fried seafood for an appetizer. People who want to make this dish might use white flour and bread crumbs as the breading. Some individuals like to dip it in a milk and egg mixture before breading it.

Deep fat frying this food requires that people pay close attention to the oil temperature. Most individuals use canola or vegetable oil. Some cooks like to use lard. The oil may be heated to a parboil temperature before the breaded pieces are put in the fryer. Oil that is too hot can scald the food or burn it, thereby making it inedible. When the pieces start to float and turn brown, they can be removed and drained before serving and eating.

Along with frying, this food is also served boiled and peeled. This type of preparation requires that people boil their shrimp and then serve it chilled on ice. A person can then peel the vein from the food and dip it in a tartar or cocktail sauce. Many buffet restaurants serve this dish.

Italian eateries and other finer restaurants typically prepare this kind of seafood with butter and garlic. The dish is sauteed and then served on top of pasta noodles or rice. Some chefs add pepper, lemon, or onion to give the entree more flavor. This entree can be found in many restaurants around the country.

As summertime approaches and families take to grilling or barbecuing, they may consider ways they can cook seafood on the grill. Many chefs recommend using a tin foil pan instead of putting pieces directly over hot coals or propane. The pan will ensure that the pieces do not become burned or fall apart. Chefs also recommend using jumbo size instead of small popcorn pieces.

If they prefer not to grill or barbecue their seafood, people may be inclined to broiling or baking it. This method of cooking it may be preferred by individuals who are seeking to reduce fat and calories from their diets. These cooking methods do not call for using butter or oil.

A number of recipes call for using Texas shrimp. This type of food can be enjoyed throughout the year. People continue to find new ways to cook and eat this variety of seafood.




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