Shrimps are crustaceans from the decapod order (Decapoda). Widespread in the seas of the whole world, many species have mastered fresh waters. The size of adult individuals of different representatives varies from 2 to 30 cm. In the seas of the Russian Far East, the shrimp fauna includes more than 100 species. Many representatives of this group are objects of industrial fishing.

They are usually sold sorted simply by size. The larger, the more expensive they are. Small, only 3-7 cm long, and inexpensive are deep-sea shrimp, which are mostly boiled freshly caught and frozen.

First of all, if the head of a shrimp is black, then the shrimp is bad. If the shrimp has white stripes, it means that it has frozen somewhere, and you can’t take it either. If the shell is dry, then the shrimp is old.

The ideal shrimp should be slightly moist, without white spots, and a pleasant color.

Black spots and black rings on the legs mean that the shrimp is old or spoiled. If you put such a shrimp in a frying pan, it will fall apart into porridge. If there are yellow spots or bumps on the shrimp, it means that they tried to get rid of black spots with a chemical solution. If the shrimp has dry white spots, then it is frozen.

shrimp calories
Shrimp is an excellent dietary product, 100 g of which contains 97 kcal. Due to the high protein content and low fat content, they satisfy hunger well without adding extra pounds to the figure. In 100 g of boiled shrimp – 95 kcal. Sufficiently high calorie breaded shrimp. It is 242 kcal per 100 g. In large quantities, this dish can cause excess weight. In 100 g of shrimp baked with sauce – 175 kcal and you should not abuse them either. An alternative option for preparing delicious, healthy and low-calorie shrimp is steaming. In 100 g of such a dish, there are only 99 kcal.

Useful properties of shrimp

Shrimp is a very high protein food. Accordingly, they contain all essential amino acids. Shrimps also contain a large amount of iodine, which is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones. And also, they have all the fat-soluble vitamins. This is vitamin K, A, E, D.

Shrimps contain potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, cobalt, manganese, copper, molybdenum, fluorine, zinc, as well as vitamin E (tocopherol), C (ascorbic acid), B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B9 (folic acid), PP (niacin), provitamin A (retinol) and B-carotene.

Shrimps are a storehouse of protein and mineral elements. Shrimps contain almost a hundred times more iodine than beef.

Shrimps contain calcium, which is useful for the functioning of the thyroid gland, the immune system, hematopoiesis, kidney function, building the muscular system and bone tissue. Potassium is essential for the cardiovascular system. Zinc affects the synthesis of hormones, improves the condition of the skin and nails. Sulfur is also important for skin, hair and nails, regulates the function of sweat and sebaceous glands, improves immunity, reduces allergic reactions, promotes the construction of connective tissue, including the valvular apparatus of the heart, membranes of venous and arterial vessels, articular surfaces.

The highest level of cholesterol in shrimp. In second place is chicken, and there is no cholesterol in fish at all.

In the record holders for the presence of iodine, copper
Dangerous properties of shrimp

A particular danger that lies in shrimp is the presence of arsenic in them. As a marine inhabitant, the shrimp is able to accumulate heavy metals in itself, so it is very important to know exactly where it was caught.

According to the findings of scientists cited by NEWSru.com, king prawns brought to Russia from Asian countries are grown artificially with the help of antibiotics, growth stimulants and non-natural feed. This applies not only to this type of seafood. Experts assure that today 50% of imported fish products are obtained in the artificial environment. Note that after the publication of this guide in Sweden, sales of some types of seafood have halved.

Excessive consumption of shrimp leads to the appearance of cholesterol plaques, which provoke blockage of blood vessels and atherosclerosis, since shrimp is the champion among seafood in terms of cholesterol content. You can minimize this risk by eating shrimp along with vegetables and herbs that can remove cholesterol from the body.