The efficacy and preparation steps of sea tiger shrimp

Introduction to Tiger Prawn

Tiger prawns are a type of shrimp named so because of their large size and spotted patterns.

Tiger prawns are the king of prawns, with sweet and elastic meat. They are very famous among seafood lovers. If you don’t eat tiger prawns, your trip to Sabah will be in vain.

The benefits of sea tiger shrimp

1. Enhance human immunity

The nutritional value of sea tiger prawns is extremely high. They can enhance the body's immunity and sexual function, nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, resist premature aging, and can treat symptoms such as kidney deficiency, impotence, fear of cold, fatigue, and pain in the waist and knees.

2. Boost lactation

If a woman has little or no milk after giving birth, grind 500 grams of fresh sea tiger shrimp meat, and drink it with hot rice wine, 3 times a day for several days, which can promote lactation.

3. Relieve neurasthenia

Tiger shrimp skin has a sedative effect and is often used to treat neurasthenia and autonomic dysfunction. Tiger shrimp is a delicious food that can provide nutrition for the brain. Tiger shrimp contains three important fatty acids that can keep people focused for a long time.

4. Helps in recovery after illness

Sea tiger prawns are rich in nutrients, and their meat is soft and easy to digest. They are excellent food for people who are weak or need recuperation after illness.

5. Prevent arteriosclerosis

Tiger prawns are rich in magnesium, which plays an important regulatory role in heart activity and can protect the cardiovascular system well. It can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, prevent arteriosclerosis, and dilate the coronary arteries, which is beneficial for preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction.

6. Eliminate jet lag

Scientists at Osaka University in Japan recently discovered that astaxanthin in tiger shrimp can help eliminate jet lag caused by jet lag.

Steps to cook tiger prawns

Dry-fried tiger prawns

1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté ginger slices, garlic, and scallions until fragrant;

2. Add the processed tiger shrimps, stir-fry and add a little water to fry until cooked;

3. Add a little rice wine and stir-fry;

4. Add appropriate amount of salt and stir-fry evenly;

5. Before serving, add the green front end and large tiger shrimps, mix well and serve.

Spiced Salt-Baked Tiger Prawns

1. Wash and remove the intestines of the tiger prawns

2. Peel the garlic and cut it into pieces

3. Cut lemon into wedges

4. Heat the pan over medium heat and add coarse salt.

5. Add black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, star anise, thyme and garlic and stir-fry

6. Place the tiger prawns on the coarse salt and half a lemon

7. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the tiger prawns are fully cooked.

8. Serve with remaining lemon