How to deal with foul fishy odor of frozen shrimp

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Note: I can't actually cook, I am just trying to learn to roughly assemble and heat things. Explain things to me like I know nothing.

A few weeks ago I decided to try out cooking some shrimp for myself. I planned to start off simple: cut out the veins, boil, and panfry. So, I bought a few meals' worth of shrimp and froze them. Over the last few weeks I've defrosted the portions and tried cooking them as planned.

Every time I noticed a foul fishy odor in the defrosted shrimp that made me gag. When I cooked it, I learned that it did not go away like the lighter ocean smell of fish. Overseasoning could not make the smell or taste go away. I have noticed this in some cod before, but it wasn't nearly as consistent as this batch of shrimp.

What on earth is that smell? Did the shrimp go bad? If it did, was it bad when I bought it or because I froze it? If not, what should I have done to get rid of that foul odor?

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Best Answer

Shrimp, but also seafood in general, should not have a strong smell. You should be able to smell a faint salt water scent from them when not frozen, and basically nothing while they're frozen. If they're smelling a lot, that's a sign they may have gone bad.

It's impossible to say exactly what went wrong with them. If it didn't smell when you bought them and froze them, my best guess is that you defrosted them in an unsafe way. Always defrost in the fridge or under running cool water. Never leave them out on the counter (especially not over night).

I will also point out that your cooking method seems like a bit of overkill. It's very easy to overcook shrimp and have them end up rubbery. Just pan frying is perfectly sufficient. There is not need to boil them first. Overcooking can cause a strong fishy smell in seafood as well.



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What does it mean when frozen shrimp smells fishy?

Shrimp are nutritious, delicious and quick to prepare. Having them in your freezer markedly increases your dinner options \u2014 they can enhance dishes such as scampi, paella, fried rice and gumbo. But if your frozen shrimp smells fishy or has freezer burn, it has spoiled and should be discarded.

How do you get the fishy taste out of frozen shrimp?

To remove the flavor or taste out of the shrimp or fish you bought, soak it in milk for about a half hour before cooking. 5.

How do you get rid of frozen shrimp smell before cooking?

Instructions
  • Make a 3% salt solution.
  • Soak frozen shrimp in the salt solution and let thaw them for 1-2 hours in a refrigerator.


    • How do you freshen frozen shrimp?

    Fill a large bowl with cold water. Remove the frozen shrimp from their packaging, and seal them in a zip-top bag. Submerge the bag in the cold water, placing a plate or lid over to ensure it remains fully submerged. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes, until shrimp are fully thawed.


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    Answer 2

    Are you cleaning out the head, veins and then freezing?

    I typically take off the head, thoroughly clean and then freeze for later use. The heads go into a boil for other uses!

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