You will like this book if: • You like shrimp • You not like to spend too much time in the kitchen • You like spicy food - for their health benefits or you simply like spicy food • You do not like elaborate and prescriptive recipes but like to experiment in the kitchen.
Shrimp is one of the easiest and fastest protein to cook. It can be boiled, steamed, roasted, fried, saluted, baked, grilled, or barbequed in 5 minutes or less. You can use them in omelets, salsa, quiche, savory pastries, and many other dishes as well.
There are about 30 spicy shrimp recipes with ideas and tips to try another 30 more shrimp recipes.
Both shrimp and prawn have a similar nutritional profile. If you love shrimp, know that shrimp is one of the healthiest foods.100 grams (3.5 oz) of shrimp / prawn provides the following: • 20 grams of protein • 100 calories • 340 mg of omega-3 fatty acids • 190 mg of cholesterol • About 60% daily value of high quality selenium (easily absorbed by body) • Good source of B12, Iron and phosphorous. Spices and herbs used in recipes described in this book have many health benefits. Some of them are listed below: • Anti-oxidant properties • Anti-inflammatory properties • Anti-cancer properties • Anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-viral • Help the immune system and fight infections • Lower blood pressure • Lower cholesterol • Lower diabetes • Improve circulation. Recipes in this book are not a collection of authentic dishes, but a spicy version of shrimp recipes that are easy to make and 100% healthy and flavorful. Ingredients used are mostly natural without any preserved or processed foods. Most of these recipes include tips and tricks to vary and adapt to your taste of spice level or make with some of the ingredients you like other than the prescribed ingredients in the recipes. There are about 30 recipes in the book with ideas to make another 30 or even more. Cooking does not have to be prescriptive but can be creative. I invite you to try your own variations and apply your creativity to cook dishes that are truly your own.
