Proper preservation is crucial to maintain the freshness and taste of shrimp. Below are some recommended methods for preserving shrimp.
1 Freezing shrimp with water
Ingredients:
- Water
- Tools:
Instructions:
Step 2: Place the shrimp in a food container, add water, and close the lid. Store it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
Handy tip: If you want to freeze the shrimp quickly and keep it fresh, add a few ice cubes before pouring water. This method helps cool and freeze the shrimp faster.
Finished product:
By following this method, the shrimp will gradually freeze without becoming hardened and black. When you want to use the shrimp, simply open the lid, dissolve the ice by adding water, and thaw it normally. This preservation method ensures freshness and can last up to a year without any unpleasant odor from the refrigerator.
Handy tip: If you don’t have a food container, you can also use a plastic bottle to preserve shrimp using this method.
2 Preserving shrimp with ice
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- 1 ice cube
- Tools: Food container
Instructions:
Finished product:
This method allows shrimp to be preserved for about 1 month, but it takes longer to defrost. When cooking, it is important to use methods like stir-frying, boiling, or boiling to remove any harmful organisms from the shrimp.
Shrimp after preservation with ice
3 Preserving shrimp with salt
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Tools: food container
Instructions:
Finished product:
After preservation, the shrimp will still maintain its fresh color and the head and body will remain soft. This method can preserve shrimp for about 2 weeks. However, if frozen for too long, the shrimp may absorb too much salt, which can affect its taste.