Seafood is a delicacy created by nature itself. What valuable properties did she endow them with? How do I save them in full? What is the best way to prepare seafood? We understand the gastronomic subtleties together with a recognized expert in these matters — the company “Maguro”.
Eternal Youth
Shrimps are appreciated not only by gourmets, but also by doctors and nutritionists. They improve metabolism, nourish muscle tissue, improve brain function, and purify the blood from toxins. This is the first seafood that can be given to children from 3 years old. Losing weight with shrimps is delicious and pleasant. After all, they not only burn fat, but also improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
In order not to lose this wealth, it is best to boil the shrimp. Add the juice of ½ lemon, 2-3 sprigs of dill, bay leaves, a pinch of salt and a couple of peas of pepper to a saucepan with boiling water. Let the brine boil for a couple of minutes, after which you can lay the shrimp. Unpeeled frozen shrimps will last 3 minutes. Peeled ones do not require cooking at all — just keep them in hot brine for 5 minutes. By the way, you will find interesting recipes right on the packaging of Maguro shrimp. It also provides valuable tips on storage and defrosting.
Delicious rings
Squid is not only an appetizer to the foam, but also a valuable delicacy. We are talking about the fillet of squid “Maguro”. This product stimulates the heart and increases the elasticity of blood vessels. At the same time, digestion improves and the body is cleansed of toxins with harmful salts.
The most important thing to know about cooking squid-in any case, do not expose them to heat treatment for longer than 2-3 minutes. Otherwise, they will become rubbery. If you are preparing a combined dish, say risotto, add the squid at the last moment. And do not overdo it with salt and spices, otherwise there will be no trace of the refined taste.
Perhaps the most popular method of cooking squid is frying in batter. Mix it with 4 eggs, 3-4 tablespoons of flour, 5-6 tablespoons of ground breadcrumbs, a pinch of salt and fish spices. It remains to cut the squid fillets into rings, dip in batter and fry until crisp.
Golden Scallop
Gourmets love scallops for their unique sweet taste. But they still have a beneficial effect on the body, increasing the overall tone. Scallops remove harmful cholesterol from the body and saturate it with useful ones. In addition, they have earned a reputation as an effective aphrodisiac.
It is a mistake to think that the preparation of scallops is the lot of professional chefs. The main thing is to defrost them correctly. With quick defrosting, the clams are lowered into a mixture of water and milk for 30 minutes.
Scallops from “Maguro” can be prepared in a variety of ways. To make them perfectly fried, marinate them in olive oil in advance with a crushed garlic clove and Provencal herbs. It is best to fry the scallops in a grill pan. Then they will be covered with an even golden crust and acquire subtle nutty notes.
Women’s happiness
Another noble representative of the sea inhabitants — mussels. Of particular value to us is tender meat, which has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood composition. It is proved that mussels strengthen the immune system, remove harmful substances from the body, including radioactive ones. And most importantly, they have a wonderful effect on women’s health and beauty.
The company “Maguro” offers to try mussels in the whole shell or in half and the actual meat of mussels. If you are cooking clams for the first time, boil them in water with the addition of white wine for 5-7 minutes. Although mussels are perfectly combined with many products, they are incomparable in themselves. Bring them to perfection will help a successful sauce. Fry the chopped onion, pour in 150 ml of white wine and evaporate it. Add 200 ml of cream, simmer until thickened, put chopped herbs and crushed garlic clove. The exquisite mussel sauce is ready.
Lord of the Seas
Octopuses have long been loved by the domestic gourmet. And this is not surprising, because it is an excellent delicacy with a pleasant taste and record reserves of copper and zinc. Without these elements, the heart and immunity are not sweet. The amount of omega-3 fats that are vital for the brain in octopus is also off the scale.
Perhaps, among his brothers, he is famous for the most capricious temper. Before frying or stewing, it is recommended to boil it for 10-15 minutes in water. This applies to frozen food, in particular mini – octopus “Maguro”. By the way, it is the miniature carcasses that are ideal for cooking in the oven. They are baked quickly, evenly and do not have time to become rubber. Do you want to surprise your family with unusual kebabs? Bake the octopuses on the coals. Just first marinate them in 50 ml of olive oil with 2-3 crushed garlic cloves. And sprinkle the ready-made ruddy octopuses with lemon juice.
Seafood of the Maguro trademark is the best confirmation of the fact that useful things can be delicious, refined and deliver incomparable pleasure. And thanks to the rich assortment of sea gifts, each of the family members will find a dish to their liking.