{"id":4277,"date":"2022-01-08T13:43:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T13:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=4277"},"modified":"2023-12-17T15:40:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T15:40:54","slug":"freeze-cooked-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/freeze-cooked-shrimp\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Cooked Shrimp? How Long Does it Stay Frozen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Yes, you can freeze cooked shrimp for 10 – 12 months<\/strong>. In fact, many grocery stores sell pre-cooked shrimp that you simply need to thaw before eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you cooked shrimp in the shell that you want to freeze, it’s best to leave the shell on. That’ll help the shrimp retain its flavor and provides an extra buffer against air accessing the meat while it’s in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should also cook and freeze your shrimp shortly after buying it. That way, it’ll maintain better freshness and texture in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freezing cooked shrimp is an excellent way to save your leftovers. It doesn’t require complicated preparation before freezing and has a lifespan of up to one year in your freezer<\/strong>. Best of all, cooked shrimp comes out of the freezer with a delicious taste and excellent flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n