Argentine Red Shrimp, also called crustacean shellfish, are
wild caught in the Southern Atlantic and have much more flavor than the average
shrimp. They are usually sold frozen in
bags, 16-to-20 per pound. Most likely
they will be raw, and their tough shells, which are red, will still be attached.
These specialized shrimp can be hard to find. I never heard of them until I stumbled across
them at the fish counter of Jons Market, a store new to my neighborhood. Even though their heads have been chopped
off, they can be nasty to clean if their large veins (aka digestive tracts) have
not been removed.
At my store they are moderately priced (2 pounds for
$9.98), so cleaning them is worth it. They
cook quickly-- just 2-3 minutes--even though they are so big. You can tell when they’re ready because they
will start to curl.
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| Stir-Fried Argentine Red Shrimp |
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