Wondering how to thaw shrimp quickly, easily and safely? It’s simple! Even if they’re frozen solid right now … don’t worry … you can have those shrimp thawing in a jiffy, so dinner’s ready in no time!
There are basically three different methods for thawing shrimp, while keeping them safe and maintaining their texture and quality: overnight thawing, a slow thaw in ice water, or a quick thaw in ice water.
Step 3 :To speed the thawing process up considerably (without damaging the texture of the shrimp), open the bag and dump the individual shrimp directly into the bowl you’re filling with cold water.