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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Use cold water
• Method 2 of 3: Thaw in the refrigerator
• Method 3 of 3: Use boiling water
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Use cold water
• Let thaw in the refrigerator
• Use boiling water

Shrimp is a delicious seafood that can be used in a variety of dishes. Most shrimps are individually quick-frozen quickly after catching (IQF method). Only buy thawed shrimp if you are sure they are fresh and have never been frozen! You can quickly defrost frozen shrimp by immersing them in cold water. Alternatively, you can place frozen shrimp in a covered bowl and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. You can also put frozen shrimp in boiling water for a minute to thaw them.

To step

Method 1 of 3: Use cold water

1. Place the frozen shrimp in a colander or a sieve. Remove the desired amount of frozen shrimp from the freezer. Reclose the bag and replace, if necessary, the leftover shrimp in the freezer. Place the frozen shrimp in a colander or mesh strainer.
2. Place the colander in a large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Fill a large bowl with cold water and put it in the sink. Place the colander in the bowl so that the shrimp are completely covered with the cold water. Leave them under water for 10 minutes.
3. Replace the water with fresh and cold water. Remove the colander or strainer full of shrimp from the bowl of water. Pour out the water and refill the bowl with fresh, cold water. Put the colander or strainer full of shrimp back into the water. Again, you need to make sure the shrimp are completely submerged.
4. Let the shrimp thaw for another 10 to 20 minutes. Leave the shrimp in the cold water for another 10 to 20 minutes. At that point they should still be cold but completely thawed.
5. Remove the shrimp from the water and pat them dry. Remove the colander or strainer from the bowl and let the water run out. Before you prepare the shrimp and use it in your recipe or dish, remove them from the bowl and pat them dry with kitchen paper or a kitchen towel.

Method 2 of 3: Thaw in the refrigerator

1. Remove the shrimp from the freezer. If you only want to cook some of the purchased shrimp, remove the desired amount from the bag, reseal the bag and put it back in the freezer. You can also defrost the whole bag of frozen shrimp.
2. Place the shrimp in a covered bowl. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap. Make sure the bowl is closed tightly.
3. Let the shrimp thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator. Let the shrimp thaw slowly overnight or for about 12 hours. They will be ready to use in your dish the next day.
4. Rinse and dry the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a colander or strainer and rinse under cold running water to remove any ice particles. Then use kitchen paper or a kitchen towel to pat the shrimp dry.
5. Prepare the shrimp within 48 hours. Once the shrimp are thawed, prepare them within 48 hours to ensure they are still fresh and therefore safe to eat. You can also refreeze them within this time, if you want.

Method 3 of 3: Use boiling water

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Fill a large saucepan with enough water to completely cover the amount of shrimp you want to defrost. Place it on the stove over medium heat and bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the shrimp to the water and let it rest for a minute. As soon as the water boils, carefully place the frozen shrimp in the water. Leave them in the boiling water for a minute.
   • If the shrimp are stuck together, separate them before placing them in the boiling water.
3. Remove the shrimp from the boiling water. Turn off the stove. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the boiling water.
4. Pat the shrimp dry before cooking. Place the shrimp on kitchen paper or a kitchen towel and pat dry. By cooking the shrimp for a minute, they are not actually cooked, but simply defrosted. Therefore, make sure you cook them thoroughly before you eat them.

Tips

• For best results, you should let the shrimp thaw completely before cooking them.
• To avoid foodborne illness, never leave seafood out of the refrigerator for more than an hour before eating or storing it.

Warnings

• Eating raw seafood can lead to foodborne illness. Always cook seafood before consumption.
• Buying frozen shrimp from a store's freezer is actually safer than buying previously frozen and thawed shrimp at the fish counter.
• Thawing prawns in the microwave can cause a mushy texture and a strange taste, so it is best not to use the microwave for this.

Necessities

Use cold water

• Colander or mesh strainer
• Big bowl
• Cold water
• Kitchen paper or kitchen towel

Let thaw in the refrigerator

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• Tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap
• Refrigerator

Use boiling water

• Stove
• Large pan
• Water
• Skimmer
• Kitchen paper or kitchen towel