CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to store mantis shrimp in the refrigerator

1. How to store mantis shrimp in the refrigerator

The common method is to take a plastic box, put a wet towel (wet paper towel) on it, put the mantis shrimp in it, put another layer of wet towel (wet paper towel) on top, and put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. You can also use an empty mineral water bottle, put the whole mantis shrimp in it, fill it with cold water, tighten the bottle cap, and put it in the refrigerator for freezing.

A common way to preserve mantis shrimp is to take a plastic box, put a wet towel (wet paper towel) inside, then put the mantis shrimp in, put another layer of wet towel (wet paper towel) on top, and then put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. Note that you cannot put the plastic box directly in the refrigerator, the shrimp will be frozen to death, and you must put a wet towel (wet paper towel) to ensure humidity.

You can also use an empty mineral water bottle, wash it, put the whole mantis shrimp you bought in, then fill it with cold water, tighten the bottle cap, and put it in the freezer. When you want to eat it, you can take out a bottle, cut the plastic bottle with scissors, and pour out the mantis shrimp.

Find a rubber bag that cannot leak, put the mantis shrimp in it, add some water, about half of the bag is filled with water, fill the bag with oxygen, fill it up, tie the bag tightly to prevent leakage. It can be stored for about two or three days.

2. Can raw shrimp still be eaten when it turns red?

If the shrimp turns red, it means that it has been dead for some time and should not be eaten.

1. The main reason why shrimps turn red is when the astaxanthin (the powder is a beautiful pink color) in the shrimps separates from the protein and appears as a monomer. Raw shrimps do not have that much protease in their bodies. This is usually due to microbial infection, so your shrimps have become rotten.

2. The shrimp turns red and the meat rots. The protein in it will decompose to produce histamine, which is a toxic substance that is difficult to destroy even after cooking. People who eat such shrimp will experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may cause excessive water loss and cause acid-base imbalance or collapse, and may even be life-threatening.

3. Even if the shrimp can be completely sterilized during the cooking process, the nutrition, taste and flavor of the rotten shrimp will be greatly reduced, so it is still not suitable for consumption.

The picture shows the appearance of a normal mantis shrimp

Additional information:

The correct storage method of mantis shrimp

Refrigerator refrigeration method: This method is a common method. Take a plastic box, put a wet towel (wet paper towel) inside, then put the mantis shrimp in, put another layer of wet towel (wet paper towel) on top, and then put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. Note that you cannot put the plastic box directly in the refrigerator, the shrimp will be frozen to death, and you must put a wet towel (wet paper towel) to ensure humidity.

3. If the mantis shrimp I bought died when I got home, can I still freeze them in the refrigerator?

Sure...if you put it in the refrigerator, it will die anyway.

4. How to keep the mantis shrimp fresh if you buy it alive but don’t eat it first?

1. Water culture method

This is the simplest method, which uses a shrimp box or shrimp bag with an electric pump. However, this method is not ideal because the shrimp will swim around in the water, which will consume a lot of energy and greatly reduce its mobility.

2. Refrigerator Refrigeration Method

This method is a common method. Take a plastic box, put a wet towel (wet paper towel) inside, then put the mantis shrimp in, put another layer of wet towel (wet paper towel) on top, and then put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. Note that you cannot put the plastic box directly in the refrigerator, the shrimp will be frozen to death, and you must put a wet towel (wet paper towel) to ensure humidity.

3. Sand culture method

This method is relatively rare. It also requires a plastic box, some hand-pick and ventilation holes, and a layer of one to two inches of fine sand. The best fine sand is the sea sand on the beach. This environment is closest to the living environment of shrimp, so it is easy for shrimp to adapt. It can usually be kept for 2-3 days, and in winter it can be kept for 4-5 days or even a week. However, it should be noted that the sand for shrimp should be cleaned and exposed to the sun frequently.