How to Thaw Frozen Cooked Shrimp Quickly
Frozen cooked shrimp can make a quick and easy meal when added to salad, to a favorite recipe or eaten with cocktail sauce. If you need the cooked frozen shrimp in a hurry, they can be thawed quickly with cold tap water. Using either of the methods below will have your cooked frozen shrimp ready to eat within 30 minutes.
Things You'll Need
- Frozen cooked shrimp
- Colander
- Large Bowl
- Cold tap water
Soak Shrimp in Cold Water
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Place the frozen cooked shrimp in a colander or strainer.
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Fit the colander or strainer into a large bowl. Add enough cold tap water to the bowl to cover the frozen shrimp completely.
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Soak the shrimp in the cold water for 10 to 20 minutes or until defrosted, changing the water after 5 minutes to speed the process. Drain the shrimp and they are ready to use.
Running Water
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Place the frozen cooked shrimp in a colander or large bowl.
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Run cold tap water over the shrimp until they have thawed. Use the sink spray nozzle to evenly run the tap water over all the shrimp. Mix the shrimp every 3 minutes to evenly thaw. The shrimp will be thawed and ready for use in 10 to 15 minutes.
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Strain the water completely from the shrimp. The cooked shrimp are now ready to be used in a favorite recipe, on top of a salad or enjoyed with cocktail sauce.
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