mantis_shrimp
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Last month I cycled my second tank and things were going pretty well. So, I checked
pH 8.2
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20
Amonia 0 (<.25)
I was happy and added 2 False Perc, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 scissor tail goby (LFS gave me that for free)...
I first lost one of the perc...then scissor tail and then the Gramma!!!!
I thought I was killing them for some odd reason, but the other day I discovered a Mantis... Solid black and about 3" looking directly at me... my heart stopped for few second and I thought I saw an evil smirk....
Anyway, I am planning to catch him and then do the following with him...
Make a Spicy Shrimp Scampi out of him, so he learn how does it feel like to be eaten...
Ok, here's my recipe...
1 Mantis Shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 Tbs Butter
3 Tbs Olive oil
3 Cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Ground white pepper
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp Dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
5 Tbs Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parsley, minced
Salt to taste
1 lb of Cooked fettucini or linguine
1. I will Melt butter with the olive oil in a saute' pan.
2. When the mixture is hot, I will add the garlic, white pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne pepper (stir well).
3. When garlic looks cooked but not brown (about 3 minutes), add the Shrimp. Toss the Shrimp about in the pan, coating it with the spiced oil.
4. Then I will add the lemon juice and keep tossing over the heat.
5. At this time, I will quickly add the parsley, bread crumbs, and Parmesan.
6. I will toss to coat completely. The Shrimp should now be bright pink and cooked through.
7. I will place the pan under the broiler until cheese looks melted (1 - 2 minutes).
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve over the cooked pasta, with additional Parmesan sprinkled over the top. My mother in law will love it
:crazy1:
pH 8.2
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20
Amonia 0 (<.25)
I was happy and added 2 False Perc, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 scissor tail goby (LFS gave me that for free)...
I first lost one of the perc...then scissor tail and then the Gramma!!!!
I thought I was killing them for some odd reason, but the other day I discovered a Mantis... Solid black and about 3" looking directly at me... my heart stopped for few second and I thought I saw an evil smirk....
Anyway, I am planning to catch him and then do the following with him...
Make a Spicy Shrimp Scampi out of him, so he learn how does it feel like to be eaten...
Ok, here's my recipe...
1 Mantis Shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 Tbs Butter
3 Tbs Olive oil
3 Cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Ground white pepper
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp Dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
5 Tbs Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parsley, minced
Salt to taste
1 lb of Cooked fettucini or linguine
1. I will Melt butter with the olive oil in a saute' pan.
2. When the mixture is hot, I will add the garlic, white pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne pepper (stir well).
3. When garlic looks cooked but not brown (about 3 minutes), add the Shrimp. Toss the Shrimp about in the pan, coating it with the spiced oil.
4. Then I will add the lemon juice and keep tossing over the heat.
5. At this time, I will quickly add the parsley, bread crumbs, and Parmesan.
6. I will toss to coat completely. The Shrimp should now be bright pink and cooked through.
7. I will place the pan under the broiler until cheese looks melted (1 - 2 minutes).
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve over the cooked pasta, with additional Parmesan sprinkled over the top. My mother in law will love it
:crazy1: