Galeras – Mantis Shrimp U10 – 1 tray
$14.95
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Mediterranean Galera Shrimp
Mediterranean Galera Shrimp : In Latin. SQUILLA MANTIS. / EN. mantis shrimp / FR. Squilla / IT pannocchia
Mediterranean Galera Shrimp is a crustacean of the stomatopod family. This one has two antennae and a jointed shell that fuses with the head. It can reach 18 cm. It has five pairs of legs for catching food and three more pairs for walking.
ORIGIN / HABITAT: They live in the Mediterranean in small tunnels that they make in the sandy and muddy bottoms. From these holes they hunt their prey.
CURIOSITIES: Their eyes are articulate and are considered the most developed of the crustaceans. They can be moved individually and can be viewed in 3 dimensions. At the time of breeding they transport the eggs for a week between their legs, it is usually used as bait.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: The nutritional value per 100 g is as follows: Calories: 106 Kcal Fat: 1.73 gr Proteins: 20.3 gr Carbohydrates: 0 gr
Cooking Instructions
These are medium to large in size.
They are great grilled or to flavor other dishes such as rice, broths or fumets.
Galera/mantis shrimp are tricky to eat due to the very sharp edges on the bottom area of the shell. A good way to eat it is to remove the tail part and carefully soak all the meat and juice out of that opening. Galera shrimp is unlikely to come out from the shell as a whole piece as in other shrimp, that is another reason why soaking the meat and juices is the best way to enjoy it.
Look at this great recipe to help you cook this delicious shrimp.
Enjoy.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Type | Mediterranean Galera Shrimp |
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