Leaving out Frozen Tilapia [duplicate]

i took some frozen fish out the freezer Tuesday night and sat it in a sink of water, how ever my parents decided to get pizza and i thought the put it up, but it sat in the sink over night and the next day (Wednesday) it sat in the fridge till the next day. i feel bad for wasting over is so i am wondering is it still good to bake or grill or to just dump out, ive already cleaned it and 10 mins ago? i need help on this.

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Best Answer

Please see this thread for general storage questions (edit: and this thread for questions related to leaving food at room temperature).

Since the fish had been sitting in an open, unrefrigerated sink for what sounds like several hours, I would generally regard it as unsafe by this point. Putting it back into the refrigerator would not sufficiently inhibit the growth of any bacteria that made their way into the fish during that time. But there is no way to know with absolute certainty.

I'll take a cue from rumtscho's answer to another safety-related question and note that we can't tell you here about what you should do. Kitchen professionals generally err on the side of caution, but you must make your own decisions about the risk involved, and whether that outweighs any qualms you have about waste.

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How long can frozen tilapia be left out?

Frozen raw fish is best used within 3 to 8 months; shellfish, 3 to 12 months. Seafood should never be left out over two hours.

How long can frozen fish sit out?

Never leave seafood or other perishable food out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours or for more than 1 hour when temperatures are above 90\xb0F. Bacteria that can cause illness grow quickly at warm temperatures (between 40\xb0F and 140\xb0F).

Can you refrigerate thawed tilapia?

Cooked tilapia that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; tilapia that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.

Can you leave fish out to thaw?

Don't: let your fish thaw on the counter Going from the freezer to room temperature can not only change the texture of your fish, but it can also lead to bacteria growth on your fish.

How to Properly Quick Thaw Frozen Fish

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