Frozen shrimp are convenient, healthy, and versatile, serving as essential staples for weeknight meals. Due to their perishability, true fresh shrimp are often not available outside coastal areas. Supermarkets typically sell previously frozen shrimp disguised as fresh, which is misleading as they degrade quickly once thawed. In contrast, frozen shrimp maintain quality and flavor, as they are rapidly frozen right after catching. This methods preserves their condition compared to shrimp that may have been exposed to air and warmth for longer periods.
Frozen shrimp, being quick to cook and delicious, have become essential staples for weeknight dinners and may be the most versatile seafood available.
Most supermarkets can't afford the waste of truly fresh shrimp, resulting in ready-to-cook shrimp that have mostly been previously frozen then thawed.
Real fresh shrimp can degrade rapidly after being unfrozen, often going bad within 24 hours, making frozen shrimp a better option.
Wild-caught shrimp are preserved at peak quality by being thrown on ice and often flash frozen right on the boat.
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