Can pregnant women eat river shrimp? It is nutritious and can supplement calcium.

Shrimp has high nutritional value and high protein content. It is also suitable for women to eat shrimp after pregnancy. The shrimp meat is also very soft. The cooking method is also particular. The shrimp can be steamed or fried with leeks. In short, the diet of pregnant women should be suitable for taste and pay more attention to nutrition.

1. What are the benefits of eating shrimp for pregnant women?

Pregnant women need a lot of protein. Protein is the basic substance of life. However, shrimps are rich in protein, and the meat of shrimps is soft and easy to digest.

In the early stages of pregnancy, that is, the first three months of pregnancy, eating shrimp will not have any adverse effects on the baby. Eating shrimp can protect the cardiovascular system of pregnant women.

Starting from the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to develop bones, and pregnant women should pay attention to calcium supplementation at this time. Shrimp contains high levels of calcium, so eating shrimp is especially beneficial for calcium supplementation for pregnant women. Eating shrimp can promote the growth of the fetus's bones.

2. How to cook shrimp for pregnant women

Fried leeks with shrimp

Ingredients: 300g shrimp, 150g chives

Seasoning: 60g peanut oil, 10g sesame oil, 5g soy sauce, 3g salt, 1g MSG, 5g cooking wine, 20g green onion, 10g ginger

Production process

1. Wash the shrimps, drain the water, cut them from the back (do not cut them off), remove the shrimp tendons, spread them out and cut them into thin strips;

2. Wash the chives, drain and cut into 2 cm long segments;

3. Wash and shred the green onions;

4. Peel the ginger, wash and cut into strips;

5. Heat peanut oil in a wok, add scallions and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, add shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 times, add cooking wine, soy sauce, salt, and 30 ml of broth and stir-fry for a while;

6. Add the leek into the pan with fried shrimp shreds, stir-fry on high heat for 4-5 times, pour in sesame oil, add MSG, stir well, and serve on a plate.

Taste of the dish: beautiful color, fresh and fragrant.

Relevant groups: Suitable for pregnant women of 1-3 months.