Shrimp - Nutritional Value and Culinary Application
Emilia Szymańska
2026-03-24
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Shrimps are among the most frequently purchased seafood items, boasting a distinctive flavor and containing a wealth of essential nutrients for health. Proper preparation allows for the creation of a delicious and tasty dish.
Shrimps possess a nutritional value
Seafood, including shrimps, is highly valued in Poland. However, according to statistics, the general consumption of seafood by Poles is low. In 2019, the annual consumption of fishery products per capita was 12-14 kg, as reported by the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Food Economy. Shrimps can be an excellent addition to the diet, especially for those looking to lose weight. In 100 grams of raw shrimps, there are only 85 calories, most of which come from protein. Shrimps are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have health benefits, including improving heart and circulatory function. Furthermore, shrimps do not contain carbohydrates but are rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. (Food Data Central, fdc. nal. usda. Gov)
Shrimp application in culinary arts
Shrimp are an excellent addition to salads, tortillas, or macaroni, but in order to fully appreciate their flavor and aroma, proper preparation is required. There are several types of shrimp available on the shelves. You can choose between frozen and fresh, between purified and unrefined. The decision depends on personal preferences and culinary skills. When it comes to shrimp themselves, they vary in size. There are tiger shrimp, which are large and ideal for various cooking methods. Meanwhile, smaller cocktail shrimp are perfect for sauces, salads, or macaroni. Preparing shrimp is a very important step. They are usually shelled - then they should be thoroughly washed and the digestive tract removed. The simplest method is to cut them lengthwise and remove the black vein. If we choose the purified version, we can skip this step. Further preparation of shrimp depends on the method of serving. Below are a few recipes using shrimp.
A prawn salad with a touch of citrus
Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients (per serving): cocktail shrimp, cleaned 1⁄2 cup (45 g), rucola handful (20 g), mango 1 1⁄2 pieces (140 g), lemon 1/2 pieces (40 g), olive oil 2 tablespoons (20 g) soy sauce 10 g), honey ?? 1⁄2 spoon (6 g), salt spices (0.2 g) Preparation methods1. Start by washing and drying the shrimps. 2. Then, on a heated pan, fry the shrimps on olive oil for about 2 minutes from each side. Season with salt. 3. On the plate, lay down washed rucola and diced mango. 4. Next, add our fried shrimps. 5. In a separate bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and honey. 6. Finally, drizzle our salad with the prepared sauce. Nutritional values (per serving): – energy: 361 kcal, – protein: 10.6 g, – fats: 21.5 g, – carbohydrates: 34.0 g.
Pasta with cocktail prawns and spinach
The preparation time is 25 minutes. Ingredients (per serving): cocktail prawns, peeled - 1/2 cup (45 g), pasta - cup (70 g), spinach leaves - 2 portions (50 g), cocktail tomatoes - a handful (100 g), water - 4 teaspoons (40 ml), garlic - cloves (5 g), onion - plaster (20 g), olive oil - tablespoon (10 g), pepper - spices (0.2 g), salt - spices (0.2 g).
Spicy soup with shrimp and noodles
Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients (for 2 servings): Tiger shrimp, cleaned – 10 pieces (150 g), rice noodles – one portion (100 g), coconut milk – ½ carton (200 ml), vegetable broth – 2 cups (500 ml), red bell pepper – one piece (200 g), mushrooms – a handful (100 g), chili peppers – one portion (3 g), garlic – one clove (5 g), onion – one piece (20 g), olive oil – one tablespoon (10 g), parsley – two tablespoons (12 g), pepper – a pinch (0, 2 g), salt – a pinch (0, 2 g).
Quick dish - shrimp in a light cream sauce
Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients (per serving): cocktail shrimp, peeled 1⁄2 cup (45g), rye bread 1 slice (35g), garlic 1 clove (5g), onion 1 slice (20g), cream 5 teaspoons (50ml), olive oil 1 tablespoon (10g), parsley 1 tablespoon (6g), pepper 2 pinches (0.2g), salt 2 pinches (0.2g). Culinary suggestions: 1. Dry the washed shrimp with kitchen towels. 2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. 3. Fry the chopped onion and garlic. 4. Add the shrimp and fry for about 4 minutes. 5. In the meantime, prepare the bread in the toaster or oven. 6. Add cream, spices, and parsley to the shrimp and mix everything. 7. Serve the shrimp with the toasted bread. Nutritional value (per serving): – Energy: 377 kcal, – Protein: 12.5g, – Fat: 26.7g, – Carbohydrates: 23.2g.