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re: How do you freeze shrimp?
Posted on 6/9/15 at 3:26 pm to Broke
Posted on 6/9/15 at 3:26 pm to Broke
Head off, lay tails in a plastic blue bell sherbet container on their sides so they stack well. When close to the top, fill the empty space with water just above the top of the tails. Put the top on, pushing out any excess air. It'll freeze well and easy to stack in the freezer. Can usually get about 1.25lb per container.
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Posted on 6/9/15 at 5:24 pm to Artie Rome
Excellent link. Mind blown. Very similar process to IQF but done in the home. I know a lot about IQF shrimp but never thought to apply that to my fish fillets. The best reason IMO is the convenience of being able to grab a few fillets at a time and not an entire bag, or wait for the bag of ice to defrost.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 6:16 am to Artie Rome
The best method is frozen in water in a block. Shrimp do very well in water. Fish not as much. IQF'ing (freezing then glazing) tails is also a good method but may take up a lot of room in the freezer if you are doing any amount of them.
I never freeze fish in water. Water usually changes the color of fillets (turns them white) and could damage softer fish. In the commercial fishing industry, you hardly ever (if at all) see fish frozen in a block. Preferred method is IQF (CO2 or Nitrogen frozen and then glazed) or IVP (individually vacuum packed).
I never freeze fish in water. Water usually changes the color of fillets (turns them white) and could damage softer fish. In the commercial fishing industry, you hardly ever (if at all) see fish frozen in a block. Preferred method is IQF (CO2 or Nitrogen frozen and then glazed) or IVP (individually vacuum packed).
Posted on 6/10/15 at 8:47 am to Broke
why are you buying so many? Are you catching alot at a time?
If so sell them
If so sell them
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:21 am to Ignignot
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why are you buying so many? Are you catching alot at a time?
Because I get them off the boat and they are cheap. And I love skrimps.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:25 am to TigerTatorTots
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The best reason IMO is the convenience of being able to grab a few fillets at a time and not an entire bag
It's a game changer. You can take out 4 filets and they defrost in 4 minutes. They are like fish popsicles.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:28 am to JasonL79
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The best method is frozen in water in a block. Shrimp do very well in water. Fish not as much.
Agree 100%. But since I started glazing trout I figured I'd try it with shrimp. It takes a little more room but I have room. It's nice to be able to take out 15 big shrimp for dinner.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 11:40 am to Artie Rome
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But since I started glazing trout I figured I'd try it with shrimp. It takes a little more room but I have room. It's nice to be able to take out 15 big shrimp for dinner.
I think for a 16 count range this would be worth it. Anything above that may be too many for me to want to take the time to deal with. It's a good idea though.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 11:46 am to Midget Death Squad
No doubt. I typically don't buy and freeze anything smaller. I brought 20 lbs of 25 count back to my aunt this weekend. I don't have time for that shite.
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