is it okay to freeze calamari after cooking, even though it was frozen at time of purchase?

Is is safe to freeze calamari prepared as an appetizer if it was frozen earlier at the time of purchase?

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All sorts of foods that were once frozen, are thawed, cooked, and then re-frozen for storage. There is not a safety issue here, as long as the food was thawed, cooked, cooled, and re-frozen properly. The long-term concern is quality. There are two issues. First, dehydration (commonly known as freezer burn) can occur with longer term freezer storage. Secondly, freezing and thawing often degrades the cell structure of a product, impacting it's texture. This is often undesirable. You can see other questions on this site about packaging for, and length of time for storage in, the freezer.

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Quick Answer about "is it okay to freeze calamari after cooking, even though it was frozen at time of purchase?"

Welcome! It's absolutely okay to freeze your calamari appetizers.

Can you freeze calamari after cooking?

You can, if necessary, then freeze the cooked squid. If you bought fresh squid, it can be cleaned and frozen immediately for later use. To freeze uncooked squid, place the cleaned squid in plastic freezer bags, being sure to squeeze out all the air, and seal tightly. Use it within two months.

Can you freeze seafood that was previously frozen?

Yes, cooked or uncooked fish that has been thawed in the refrigerator can safely be frozen and refrozen.

Can squid be frozen twice?

Refreezing food, assuming it has been treated appropriately while thawed, and not held overly long at thawed temperatures, is fine from a safety point of view. This is as true for squid as it is for any other food. You may have some loss of quality from the thawing and refreezing cycle.

Can you freeze seafood after cooking?

Can you freeze cooked fish? Cooked fish can be frozen for up to 2 months. Regardless of the type of cooked fish that you have, wrap it tightly and place it in a freezer-safe bag. You can then defrost and reheat it as and when you want to enjoy it.

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