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Frozen shrimp
Sweet, mild, and briny with a firm snap when cooked properly.
Lens analyzedFrozen shrimp are peeled, deveined, or left shell-on and frozen shortly after harvest, since fresh shrimp spoils quickly. Most shrimp sold in North America passes through a freezer at some point in the supply chain, even if it's later thawed and sold as "fresh."
Where it comes from
Shrimp are often farmed or caught far from where they're eventually sold, so freezing became the standard way to move the catch long distances without losing quality.
Buying it
Check the bag for a count size like 31/40 per pound so you know roughly how big the shrimp will be, and look for translucent, ice-free shrimp rather than a frosty clump.
Storing it
Keep it sealed in the freezer, and thaw it in the fridge or under cold running water rather than leaving it out at room temperature.
Keeps about 6 months in the freezer.
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