Why shouldnt you force thaw shrimp?
Chef's answer
Force thawing does introduce the food to "dangerous" temperatures (4-60 Centigrade) which are perfect for bacterial growth. Fridge thawing does not. Tl.
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Wrong, wrong and wrong. Because frozen food could warm up unevenly, allowing germs to grow, thawing food is a major food safety risk.
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You don't have to worry! You can cook seafood frozen. Picking up a bag of frozen seafood can be more convenient than buying it fresh. Fresh seafood should be cooked in 48 hours or less to maintain its flavor and texture..
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Fill a saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and any other seasoning, such as Old Bay seasoning, which is used in the recipe above. Add the crab legs when the water is boiling, and adjust the heat to medium. Simmer for 6 minutes..
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By opening the packaging when thawing the vacuum packaged fish, oxygen is present and the spores will not produce the vegetative cells that produce the toxin. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can contaminate food. ... Unlike many bacteria, Listeria can grow and multiply in some foods in the refrigerator.
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two daysWhen it is completely thawed, keep the fish in a refrigerator for no more than two days before eating it.
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If you don't want to cook your crab legs in an oven bag, you can preheat your oven to 350 F and fill a baking dish with a bit of hot water. You can bake from frozen if you allow for a bit more cooking time. Add the crab legs to the pan with your desired seasonings. Arrange the crabs in a single layer..
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3-5 daysOnce meat has been frozen and thawed, it will deteriorate more rapidly than if it had never been frozen. Whole meat cuts (chops, roasts) will remain useable for another 3-5 days in the refrigerator before cooking. Meat defrosted in the refrigerator can be re-frozen without cooking, although some quality may be lost..
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