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How to Freeze Shrimp | Kitchen Advice
Can you freeze shrimp? Of course, but the methods for how to freeze raw shrimp and how to freeze cooked shrimp are different. Learn how to freeze shrimp.
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Take heads off, place desired number in sealer bag and vacuum seal. Prepare when needed.
I have used this method and it works great. I ordered 20# of fresh Gulf shrimp last fall. I didn’t use the containers. I used freezer bags. To help prevent holes, I placed each 1# bag inside another bag. Placed the bags set up right on a sheet tray and placed inside the deep freeze. Of course, labeled with the date.
Thawed, the flavor was as fresh as when I first processed the shrimp. One key is rinse as they state above.