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Tiger shrimp

Tiger shrimp

Black tiger shrimp, scientific name Penaeus monodon, is a type of shrimp popular around the world. Black tiger shrimp is known as a marine shrimp, distributed from the East coast of Africa to the coast of Japan. In some waters of Eastern Australia, the Mediterranean, Hawaii and the Atlantic coast of the US, this species of shrimp also appears, but in small quantities.

1. What is black tiger shrimp?

Characteristics of black tiger shrimp

Black tiger shrimp are large in size, with an average length of about 36cm each and at the same time their volume is also larger than other types of shrimp, up to 650gr/fish. Thick shrimp shells include many colors such as red, brown, gray, and green. Black tiger shrimp meat is also tougher and firmer than white shrimp.

Tiger shrimp is a cold-blooded animal so it is easily affected by climate. Previously, black tiger shrimp only lived in the sea, but due to consumer tastes, this type of shrimp has been cultivated in freshwater areas.

Nutritional value of black tiger shrimp

Black tiger shrimp is a rich source of protein and many essential nutrients for the body. In particular, black tiger shrimp does not contain fat and is relatively low in calories. The amount of nutrition in 1 tiger shrimp is as follows:

2. Popular types of black tiger shrimp

Mother tiger prawn

Mother tiger shrimp is also known by many other names such as sea tiger shrimp, type 1 tiger shrimp or natural tiger shrimp. This is a type of shrimp as big as a wrist, equivalent to a blue lobster. The supply of mother black tiger shrimp is not much, so its price is quite high compared to farmed black tiger shrimp.

Mother tiger shrimp meat is especially delicious, sweet, and firm with the typical flavor of the sea. Mother tiger prawns can be said to be "on par" with lobsters thanks to the same flavor but with more meat. This is a great choice for seafood enthusiasts.

Ca Mau tiger shrimp

Ca Mau tiger shrimp is one of the specialties of the South. This type of shrimp is grown completely naturally, eating natural foods thanks to complex farming techniques.

The meat of Ca Mau black tiger shrimp is juicy, firm, and the size is also relatively larger than white shrimp, about 10 - 13cm long. Thanks to its flavor, the price of this type of shrimp is relatively high, but still lower than that of mother tiger shrimp.

3. Distinguish between farmed black tiger shrimp and marine black tiger shrimp

Nowadays, due to market demand, black tiger shrimp has been cultivated quite popularly. However, wild-caught tiger prawns still have a more delicious and unique flavor. To ensure a good meal, you need to distinguish between farmed tiger prawns and marine tiger prawns through their appearance.

Natural sea tiger shrimp often have a characteristic red or yellow color, large and uneven size. Meanwhile, farmed black tiger shrimp will have a green color similar to other types of shrimp, and will be smaller in size than sea tiger shrimp.

See details:How to distinguish between farmed tiger prawns and marine tiger prawns

4. How to preserve fresh tiger prawns

How to preserve live tiger prawns

Preserving fresh seafood requires many specialized techniques, especially with tiger shrimp.

Put fresh tiger prawns in the water and cover with net to prevent tiger prawns from jumping out. You need to make sure this is a clean and still water source or only slightly undulating. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the shrimp density does not exceed 300 shrimp/m3 and must use an oxygen pump for the shrimp.

These are all complex operations, requiring high expertise and specialized equipment. Therefore, preserving live black tiger shrimp is only available in business establishments, food processing establishments or large restaurants.

How to preserve shrimp in the refrigerator

Refrigerator preservation is the most suitable way to preserve shrimp in families and is chosen by many housewives.

First of all, you need to prepare shrimp. Pick off the shrimp whiskers, use a brush to clean the shrimp body and then rinse with clean water. Let drain for about 10 minutes before freezing.

When the shrimp is dry, put the shrimp in food containers, close the lid, wipe the outside of the box clean and then put it in the freezer. Low temperatures will prevent bacteria from growing, thereby preserving black tiger shrimp for a long time.

However, black tiger shrimp is best eaten when it is still fresh, freezing it for a long time will reduce its deliciousness. You should only preserve shrimp for a maximum of 2 weeks to enjoy the best dish.

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