-High in protein:

Shrimp is a lean protein source, providing essential amino acids for muscle building and repair.

– Low in calories:

Due to its low calorie content, shrimp can be incorporated into weight loss diets.

– Omega-3 fatty acids:

These healthy fats in shrimp can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol lev­els.

– Antioxidants

This pigment found in shrimp is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage and potentially reduce inflammation.

-Essential minerals:

Shrimp provides important minerals like sele­nium, zinc, iodine, and vitamin B12 which are crucial for immune function, thyroid health, and cognitive function.

– Bone health:

The calcium and vitamin D content in shrimp can contribute to maintaining strong bones.

Potential cancer prevention:

Some studies suggest that the antioxidants in shrimp may have anti-cancer properties.

Source;foods.com

Shito is a Ghanaian hot pepper sauce, made with ingredients like dried chili peppers, dried fish, ginger, and oil, and is used in various dishes, especially rice-based meals and swallows.

Ingredients

-5 litre of oil

-70 grams of fresh onion

-100 grams of tomato paste

– 40 grams of powdered pepper

– 30 grams of ginger

– 30 grams of fish powder

– 10 grams of powdered garlic

-30 grams of powdered shrimps

-30 grams of powdered herrings

– 5 tablespoonfuls of salt to taste

Preparation

-Pound or blend dry hot pepper together with fresh ginger

– Pound or blend dried shrimps and dried herrings

-Grind onion, garlic and hot pepper

-Heat oil

-Add grinded or blended onions, garlic and pepper.

– Allow it cook for a while.

– Add powered shrimps and powered dried herrings to it.

– Cover and allow to cook further until all water has evaporated

– Add pounded hot pepper, stir, cover and allow to cook

– Add fish powder and con­tinue stirring to avoid burning

– Cook until sauce is dark brown in colour

-Take off the heat and serve with rice, waakye, gari, jollof etc

By Linda Abrefi Wadie