I took the bag of shrimp out of the freezer at 12 noon today. I would of done it earlier but I slept in. However, I need the shrimp fully thawed by 5. What can I do to make them defrost faster without leaving them in the fridge? I don't know where the heck my colander went, so I can't leave 'em under cold water in it. Can I take a deep shallow dish and have run under cold water in that? Any ideas?
2007-02-21 08:02:50 · 12 answers · asked by Soldier'sWife 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
When you defrost seafood, make sure you do it with cold water. Sudden temperature changes promote a particular bacteria that will make you sick. Do not leave them at room temperature. Also, do not use hot or warm water to defrost.
You can take them out of the bag and give them a cool water bath when you get home. It will take a little longer, but your food will be safer.
2007-02-21 08:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by YSIC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just put the shrimp into the cold water, but after they're thawed you'll need to 'drain them' well ... if you can't find your colander, use about 6-8 paper towels under them, spread them out and put about 3-4 paper towels on top and 'press' so that all the water gets off them. Shrimp grow in water, so 'soaking them' to thaw them won't hurt them at all, nor will it change their 'flavor' ... and it might actually remove some of the salt in them, which isn't that good for you to begin with.
2007-02-21 08:10:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can defrost them in cold ( NOT WARM) water in a bowl. Just change the water every 10 minutes or so, a couple of times. Lay on paper towel to drain and refridgerate till ready to use.
2007-02-21 08:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by DORY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shrimp thaws fast. Shrimp thaws within a few minutes sitting in a bowl of cold water. I don't recommend thawing them with hot water, as that actually starts cooking the shrimp. You'll notice that when the shells start turning pink.
2016-05-24 03:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a bowl of warm water. I know it says to use cold water only, but I've used warm water countless times with no problem. The defrost in a matter of minutes this way.
2007-02-21 08:10:44 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can defrost them faster by setting them in a shallow dish and running them under very warm water.if your scared about ruining the shrimp you can leave them in the bag and run the warm water. just dont put them in the microwave!!!!!
2007-02-21 08:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by non 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just place them in cold water. They'll thaw in a few minutes
2007-02-21 08:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by dfmp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open the corner of the bag and fill it with noraml temp water-should be done in 1/2 hour-change water every 5 minutes if needed sooner
2007-02-21 08:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by Allen L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just put them in warm water until they thaw. Take them out before they become warm, drain them, and then place them back in the refrigerator.
2007-02-21 10:05:47 · answer #9 · answered by Doug R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it that way but with warm water and they defrosted right away. You can also defrost in the microwave
2007-02-21 08:06:45 · answer #10 · answered by strawberry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋