How to Freeze Shrimp

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Pick the shrimp meat. Boil the shrimp for about 10 minutes.. Place the cooked shrimp on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer.

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1

Pick the shrimp meat

Step 1

Pick the shrimp meat

2

Boil the shrimp for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Boil the shrimp for about 10 minutes.

3

Place the cooked shrimp on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer.

Step 3

Place the cooked shrimp on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer.

4

Pack the shrimp in large freezer bags.

Step 4

Pack the shrimp in large freezer bags.

5

Store frozen shrimp for 3-6 months.

Step 5

Store frozen shrimp for 3-6 months.

6

Remove the shrimp heads

Step 6

Remove the shrimp heads

7

Wash the shrimp under running water.

Step 7

Wash the shrimp under running water.

8

Pack the shrimp in rigid containers.

Step 8

Pack the shrimp in rigid containers.

9

Pour a brine solution into the container.

Step 9

Pour a brine solution into the container.

10

Store frozen raw shrimp for 3-6 months at a time.

Step 10

Store frozen raw shrimp for 3-6 months at a time.

11

Place the frozen shrimp on a colander and leave them to thaw.

Step 11

Place the frozen shrimp on a colander and leave them to thaw.

12

Thaw the shrimp under running water for a faster alternative.

Step 12

Thaw the shrimp under running water for a faster alternative.

13

Cook or refrigerate thawed shrimp within 1-2 days.

Step 13

Cook or refrigerate thawed shrimp within 1-2 days.

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