Cooking Meat/Raw shrimp

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Expert: Enrique Torres - 5/10/2009


Question
Can you grill raw shrimp??

Answer
Tracy:
Yes, you can grill raw shrimp.
What is very important to know is:
Refrigerated shrimps take few minutes to be well grilled (about 1, max. 2 minutes) , if you overcooked then they're texture becomes so dry and hard (like a white paper eraser).
I recommend to follow the next steps:
1. If shrimps are frozen, defrost them into water.
2. If they have shell, you have to peel them.
3. Wash them with fresh water.
4. Marinate them with garlic and salt.
5. Heat the grill for 5 minutes.
6. Put shrimps on the grill for 1 or 1,5 minutes each side, until pink color appears.
7. Enjoy

Good luck
Enrique

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Enrique Torres

Expertise

How to cook meat (beef, poultry, pork, fish, shrimps, lamb) using pan frying, grilling and steam systems.

Experience

My company has been developing studies in meat cooking since 2000, my expertise is based on the lastest studies in meat histology changes related to cooking process and recipes. My expertise is focused on juiciness, tenderness and yield increasing.

Education/Credentials
La Salle Univ. Animal Scientist 1986-1992 National University of Colombia Food and Science Technology focused on meat processing.1992-1994 Andes University (Colombia) Marketing Specialist 1997-1999 Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia) Food Marketing 2001 Meat processors consultant since 1995.

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