Learn how to thaw frozen shrimp so your recipe doesn't end up a watery, soggy mess.
PREP TIME 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 20 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
1package of frozen shrimpWe used a 12 oz. package of 31-40 size peeled and deveined raw shrimp.
Tools:
Large bowl
Wire Mesh strainer
Paper Towels
Instructions
Place the shrimp into the large bowl. Fill with cold water from the tap. Let rest for 20 minutes.
Drain the shrimp in the wire strainer and rinse with cold water for 5 - 10 seconds. Shake off excess water. through the more open weave.
Pour shrimp onto a layer of paper towels and pat dry. A wire mesh strainer works better than a metal colander because the water drains out better. If you don't have a wire strainer, simply use a little more paper towel to pat the shrimp dry.
Use in your favorite shrimp recipe.
Recipe Notes
Be sure to discard the paper towels when done, they are no longer safe for other food handling.