How to Thaw Frozen Shrimp

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By Kathleen Milazzo
eHow Contributing Writer

Thaw Frozen Shrimp

There is a right way to thaw your frozen shrimp without compromising the quality and taste, and most important keep the shrimp from bacteria which could make you ill. Follow the steps below and enjoy great tasting shrimp.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A colander
Frozen shrimp
A pan that fits below the colander
Tin foil or plastic wrap

Thawing Frozen Shrimp

Step 1

Take frozen shrimp out of the bag and place into a colander.
Step 2

Seal the top of the colander with tin foil or plastic wrap.
Step 3

Place the colander into a shallow pan to catch drops of water that will fall as shrimp thaw. It is not recommended to just use a bowl because the shrimp will be sitting in the water from thawing and can absorb it, changing the quality and taste.
Step 4

Leave overnight in the refrigerator or for 12 hours. Take the shrimp out of the refrigerator, remove the cover and give a quick 10 second cold water rinse. Shrimp are now thawed and ready to cook or eat.

Tips & Warnings

For quick thawing, leave shrimp in bag with no leak. Place in bowl with cool water and change water every 1/2 hour till thawed.
You can also let cool water run over bag for quick thawing.
It is not recommended to thaw at room temperature because of danger from bacteria.

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