Freezing shrimp in ziploc bags

Shrimp are one of those versatile proteins that can be prepped ahead of time and kept on hand for quick weeknight meals. Freezing is the best method for storing fresh shrimp long-term while preserving quality and taste.

With a few easy steps, you’ll have frozen shrimp ready to pull out whenever a recipe calls for it.

As a home cook and food blogger, I rely on my freezer shrimp stash for easy shrimp tacos, shrimp scampi, and all kinds of seafood pasta dishes.

Over the years, I’ve honed my technique for preparing and freezing shrimp. Read on for my tried-and-true process.

Selecting Shrimp for Freezing

When buying shrimp to freeze, freshness is key. Look for raw, shell-on shrimp that have been harvested and frozen quickly to lock in flavor and texture.

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Avoid shrimp that smell fishy or have signs of spotting or drying. IQF (individually quick frozen) shrimp are a good option, as they are frozen right on the boat. Farm-raised shrimp from the U.S. also tend to provide consistent quality.

For versatility, choose mid-sized (26-30 or 31-35 count) shrimp Jumbo shrimp are great for shrim

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