A shrimp question

[michelley]

So I bought a bag a bag of shrimp at Costco. It's raw, cleaned, with a tail. It says it's
individually frozen, no additives...

Then I read DO NOT FORCE THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER

Why? I thought that was how you are supposed to defrost shrimp.

Can someone enlighten me?

Thanks.

[Maximilien]

In general, when dealing with frozen food :

Freeze as fast as possible to prevent large ice crystals breaking the individual cells..
Thaw as slowly as possible.

M.

[Sue in Mt P]

Or you could all come visit me and we'll get them right off the boat!

[small h]

Here are two threads that answer (or at least discuss) this question:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/687511
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/770168

[petek]

Restaurants defrost shrimp under cold running water when they need them in a hurry and they're fine.Ideally you want to defrost in a fridge over night and then give em a quick rinse.

[michelley]

Thanks, that was helpful.

[small h]

You're welcome. I'm an inveterate force-thawer and haven't seen any reason to change my wicked ways.