Warm
water shrimp is one of the most important commercial
commodities in the world. It is produced in over
100 countries around the globe and more than 25
of these countries ship their products to the
U.S. market. They are harvested in the wild and
also grown in aquaculture operations. They are
very versatile and can be prepared and presented
in many different ways. Therefore shrimp has consistently
remained America's favorite fresh/frozen seafood.
The U.N. report
says that there are more than 340 species of
shrimp which have commercial value. Out of these
Penacid is the dominant type which make up 80%
of the world's shrimp production. U.S. fishermen
harvest 130,000 tons of shrimp in an average
year. The leading shrimps are brown, white and
pink, accounting for 60% of the total catch.
These shrimps
are sold fresh or frozen or even peeled, deveined,
spiced or cooked. They are spiced or cooked
sometimes with shell on or sometimes with tail
on. Spiced shrimp are a versatile and delicious
addition to any meal.
Spiced shrimp
cooked in Indian style can be delicious. Cook
sliced onions until golden. Add jalapeno, garlic
and ginger and cook stirring until jalapeno
is softened and garlic is golden. Add cumin,
corriander, salt and turmeric and cook until
fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook. Then add spiced
shrimp, turning occasionally until cooked through.
Another exotic
dish is spiced shrimp with Garlic bread sticks,
Key West Cocktail sauce Quick Potato salad.
In order to prepare this pre- heat oven, prepare
potato salad and place in the refrigerator for
10 minutes. Prepare cocktail sauce and refrigerate
for 5 minutes. then prepare shrimp and serve.
Jumbo shrimp
peeled and spiced with freshly cracked black
pepper and dry mustard make a terrific dish
for the buffet table. The shrimps are threaded
into skewers before cooking.
Some of the exotic
dishes made from spiced shrimp are Shrimp Quesadillas,
Shrimp Twists, Shrimp Cucumber Aspic, Shrimp
Spread and many such others.
Spiced shrimp
is a hot favourite among consumers of all nationalities.
Since this shrimp can be cooked in a variety
of ways, it satiesfies the varied taste-buds
of people all over the world. Be it a quick
snack, a starter, an appetiser or an elaborate
meal item, shrimps are probably the best.
For price
quotes and any further information, feel free
to call us today at:
Siam
Canadian Foods Co., Ltd.
62/27, Prompak Place,
Sukhumvit 49/6, Wattana,
Bangkok, 10110
Call us at (66-2) 381 8710
Fax: (66-2) 381 8545
Email us at info@siamcanadian.com
