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When I worked as a restaurant chef, I always dreaded the nights we ran out of food. It was the quickest way to go from easy-breezy to panicked and in the weeds! I tried to stay ahead of it and “86” any items no longer available, but I was sometimes caught off guard\u2014like the time when several customers simultaneously ordered shrimp recipes<\/a> before I realized I hadn’t thawed enough. That could have turned into a handful of two-star reviews for the restaurant if I hadn’t known how to cook frozen shrimp.<\/p>\n

Cooking frozen shrimp can be a dinner saver, even if you’ve never managed a busy restaurant. Have you ever forgotten to thaw a protein for dinner? Accidentally burned something and needed a backup plan? Welcomed unexpected guests just before dinnertime? These scenarios can be stressful, and having a trusty, ready-to-cook bag of shrimp in the freezer can help you get through the challenge.<\/p>\n

Can you cook frozen shrimp?<\/h2>\n

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it’s perfectly safe to cook frozen shrimp. The FDA recommends several methods for thawing shrimp (such as in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave), but thawing is not required. Shrimp are safe to eat if cooked to an internal temperature of 145\u00b0F (when the flesh becomes firm, pearly and opaque).<\/p>\n

Safety aside, cooking frozen shrimp is just so easy. They need only a brief rinse under cold water to remove exterior ice crystals that can cause the shrimp to stick together. Overcooking shrimp can cause the tiny crustaceans to lose moisture and become chewy. However, frozen shrimp are filled with small ice crystals that release steam when they melt. That extra moisture keeps the shrimp juicier and more tender so they’re less likely to become dry and tough.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Cooking Frozen Shrimp<\/h2>\n