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How to Thaw Frozen Shrimp
Step-by-step instructions for thawing frozen shrimp quickly and easily
Active Time
5
minutes
mins
Resting Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Author:
TipBuzz
Equipment
large mixing bowl (stainless steel or glass)
paper towels
Materials
frozen shrimp
any size
cold water
Instructions
Place the frozen shrimp in the mixing bowl.
Add cold water to cover all the shrimp.
Let sit for about 10 minutes. Then drain the water.
Add fresh cold water to cover the shrimp again.
Let sit for 10-15 minutes more. Then drain.
The shrimp should be thawed but still cold. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before using in your recipe.
Notes
Larger
shrimp sizes
will require more time to thaw than smaller ones.