Great Products Argentina
Writes: Laura Litvin (@laulitvin)
It seems incredible that this monster with a powerful tail, legs and threatening antennae, worthy of a HP Lovecraft, be the king of celebration tables around the world. Who was the first brave man who dared to catch and eat it? Barely grilled, sautéed, drizzled with lemon and salt, the shrimp it is always a luxurious banquet. The kitchen, however, offers you more space to show off. Whether accompanying a plate of pasta, a Risotto, or salads, be in cocktails, ceviches, sushi or canapes. Or, equally, sautéed with vegetables and in Asian soups. The list is endless.
Many prawns or prawns that are consumed come from hatcheries. However, there are areas of the planet where they still develop naturally. This is the case of Patagonian coasts of the Argentina.
Shrimp: from the end of the world to the table
The traveler heading south. From the city of Viedma, in the province of Black river, toward Land of Fire. Travel vast miles of silence and wind. Every once in a while, you come across a seaside town with an imposing harbor. Puerto Madryn, Trelew, Rawson, Camarones, or Comodoro Rivadavia.
Tons of Prawns fish in freezers. They are large ships that process the animal on board. Then they sell it as a product Premium. Also the so-called 'deep-sea fishing boats' process it on land and spend between three and four days at sea.
Along the way, you meet artisanal fishermen. They go out to sea in little boats painted yellow and return laden with treasures. Are the fresh prawns. Do not hesitate, sit in the first restaurant you find, they are an exceptional delicacy.
Why are these fruits of the Argentine sea recognized around the world for their excellence? Because they grow in a quasi-pure biodiversity, free and they feed in the wild. From nature to the plate.
Choose the best at the fishmonger
It is important to take into account some data to be able to choose the best ones. To be transported, the shrimp has to go through cold. Also for a sulfite bath which kills some bacteria and prevents it from turning black (melanosis). It is best to buy them whole. Although the industry processes and sells them peeled, unpeeled, with or without glue, raw or cooked.
They must be cleaned well by removing the intestine (vein) located on the abdomen. Must be seen shiny, resistant and it is essential to reject those that smell ammonia. This indicates that they are not suitable for consumption. The label is important too. If it says "Argentine prawns”, Remember that they are a guarantee of quality.
