The vastness of the ocean is awe-inspiring, and it also contains many resources. Although human exploration of the ocean is limited, many marine species have been used as food by humans. Various seafoods are diverse and fascinating, with shellfish being one of the most common and popular types. The preparation of shellfish also differs from general seafood preparations, mainly due to their shells.

Shellfish Preparations:Bitter MelonClams

In summer, it is best to eat it cold, combined with bitter melon to cool the body and detoxify.

IngredientsPreparation

Half a bitter melon, a suitable amount of clams,GingerGreen onions, scallion, a little sesame oil.

Method Steps

1. Wash and slice the bitter melon into circles; prepare the green onion and ginger.

2. Soak the clams in water with a little salt to remove sand.

3. Add water to the pot, add bitter melon and ginger slices, then add the cleaned clams.Cookover medium heat;

4. After the clams open, turn off the heat, add a little salt, add chopped green onions, and season with sesame oil.

Tips

One way to quickly remove sand from clams is to add a little oil while soaking them in water.

Shellfish Preparations: GarlicSteamOysters

Garlic Oysters are a classic dish of oysters.

Ingredients

4 Oysters,Steam Fish20ml Soy Sauce, 4 Garlic cloves,Sesame Oil, a little ginger, five spice powder,Chili peppers, 30ml of cooking wine.Method Steps1. Wash and scrub the oysters, then crack them open and remove the meat, wash it clean;

2. Make cuts on the oyster meat, then marinate it with cooking wine;

3. In a small bowl, mix chopped green onion, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers with soy sauce and five spice powder.

4. Place the marinated oyster meat in a cleaned oyster shell, pour the marinade over the meat;

5. Place in a steamer, cook for about 5 minutes after boiling;

6. Fry in a separate pan, add sesame oil, stir-fry the green onions, then pour over the meat.

Tips

Oysters should not be steamed for too long, and pay attention to cleaning them of dirt and impurities.

Shellfish Preparations:

Goji Berries

Freshwater PrawnsSoupIngredientsTofu, half a pound of freshwater prawns, a suitable amount of goji berries, 5 slices of ginger, a little green onion, sesame oil, salt,

MSG, a little sesame oil.

Method Steps1. Wash the freshwater prawns, cut the tofu into pieces, blanch the goji berries in water, slice the ginger and green onion;2. Add a suitable amount of water to the pot, add ginger and boil;3. Add the tofu and boil, then add the freshwater prawns and goji berries;

4. Cook over high heat until the freshwater prawns open, add salt, MSG, and sesame oil, then sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Shellfish Preparations:

Seaweed

Oysters

Ingredients

500g of oysters, 30g of seaweed, a little sesame oil, a little salt,Black Pepper,a little ginger,

Cilantro, a little.

Method Steps1. Wash the seaweed and soak it clean, then drain;2. Wash the oysters and drain them, boil water in a pot, add ginger and oysters;3. After the water boils again, add the seaweed, black pepper, and finally add salt to season, and sprinkle with cilantro, and add sesame oil.Tips

Oysters should not be cooked for too long.

Wash the seaweed thoroughly and drain.

Wash the oysters clean and drain. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add ginger slices and oysters.

Once the water boils again, add the seaweed, black pepper, and then add salt to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle with sesame oil.

Tips

Don't overcook the oysters.