Can I re-freeze shrimp?
There’s a Phillipino grocery in our neighborhood that specializes in seafood. They sometimes have beautiful heads-on shrimp. I’ve no doubt that they’ve been frozen, then thawed, as we’re in the middle of a landlocked desert. It’s hard to resist them, though, as they’re only $6.99 a pound, compared with $9.99 a pound for frozen shrimp at the supermarket. And they’re heads-on!
Can frozen, then thawed shrimp be re-frozen? I’d sure love to scoop a couple of pounds and keep it in the freezer, for when I’m really craving shrimp (which is always).
Best Answer
For safety reasons, it's strongly discouraged to re-freeze thawed products without cooking them first, as you don't know how long they have been waiting to be sold. Repeated freezing won't do anything nice to the texture, either.
But as you want to get a decent amount, can't you discuss with the grocer to buy them still frozen? If you then transport them in an icebox with cold elements, you should be able to get them in your home freezer safely.
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Yes, according to USDA, you can refreeze thawed raw shrimp for 1-2 days given that it has been thawed in the refrigerator. If the raw shrimp has been thawed in the microwave or in water, it needs to be cooked right away and should not be frozen.Can shrimp be frozen twice?
Raw Proteins Don't forget that a lot of seafood, especially shrimp, arrive at the grocery store frozen, but are defrosted to be put into the display case. They've already gone through a first freeze, so don't put them in your home freezer for a second freeze!Is it safe to refreeze previously frozen cooked shrimp?
Refreeze thawed shrimp no more than once, because after that it will start to spoil. Shrimp can be sold fresh, frozen, cooked and even precooked. Refreezing can cause quality loss in some types of shrimp. Refreezing cooked shrimp, will not affect the quality or taste of the shrimp if it has been handled properly.How to Cook With Frozen Shrimp | You Can Cook That | Allrecipes.com
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