How much is mantis shrimp per jin? Here's how to choose it
Mantis shrimp is known by different names among people in different parts of China, such as: stomatopod, shrimp crawler, crawling shrimp, shrimp tiger, belt shrimp, shrimp granny, shrimp male, piss shrimp, pee shrimp, pee shrimp, shrimp dog bullet, bullet shrimp, fortune shrimp, pipa shrimp, never-comes flower bug, shrimp skin bullet bug, egg shrimp, worthless shrimp, water scorpion; in places such as Dajiadian in Penglai it is also called “official hat shrimp”, because its tail looks like an official's black gauze cap when turned upside down, hence the name. So how much is mantis shrimp per jin? What is its nutritional value? How should you choose mantis shrimp?
How much is mantis shrimp per jin?
During the fishing ban period, mantis shrimp costs more than 60 yuan per jin; during the fishing season, mantis shrimp costs only 35 to 40 yuan per jin. The above prices come from Tuliu.com——Fruits and VegetablesMarket Channel
How do you choose mantis shrimp?
When choosing mantis shrimp, first pay attention to its freshness. Fresh, live mantis shrimp have a greenish, glossy shell. Second, mantis shrimp with a “long neck” are best; below the head, mantis shrimp have segments, and if there are many segments, the mantis shrimp will have a lot of meat. Choose shrimp with thick, substantial meat. Gently pinch the mantis shrimp with your hand; those that feel plump and meaty are good. Furthermore, female shrimp have thicker meat than male shrimp and contain roe, and the most obvious difference between female and male shrimp is that females have three milky-white horizontal lines on the abdomen near the head and neck. In addition, when held up to light, two obvious solid lines can be seen in the middle of the female shrimp's back, caused by the reflection of the roe, while male shrimp are a single color throughout. If the mantis shrimp is dead, those with a firm body and no strange odor are the better ones.
What is its nutritional value?
Mantis shrimp is a seafood with rich nutrition and tender, juicy meat. Its flesh contains a lot of moisture, and the meat tastes fresh, sweet, tender and smooth, mild and soft, with a special enticing umami flavor. Every spring is its spawning season, and it is best to eat it at this time. Plump mantis shrimp have heads full of roe and fat, and their meat is very tender and delicious, though unfortunately there is more shell and less meat. Mantis shrimp is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang, promoting lactation and removing toxins.