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Freezing shrimp or fish. Add water or not?
Posted on 8/22/22 at 8:43 am
Posted on 8/22/22 at 8:43 am
We use a vacuum sealer and usually don't add water, but I grew up with freezing fish in water, and my neighbors freeze their shrimp in water.
Any advantages to this?
Any advantages to this?
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Posted on 8/22/22 at 9:00 am to Grassy1
I haven't noticed a big difference in vac sealing fish filets as opposed to freezing in water. But I freeze shrimp in water every time. I believe the shrimp stay fresher and taste better in water. No scientific proof, just my experience.
I've never vac sealed fish with water in the bag.
I've never vac sealed fish with water in the bag.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:08 am to Grassy1
I freeze the shrimp in containers like these in water and they fresh for a long time.
And vacuum freeze fish with no water. I've learned that it helps to freeze the fish first in individual fillets before vacuuming. I lay mine out on baking sheets in the freezer.
And vacuum freeze fish with no water. I've learned that it helps to freeze the fish first in individual fillets before vacuuming. I lay mine out on baking sheets in the freezer.
This post was edited on 8/23/22 at 8:29 am
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:12 am to REB BEER
I freeze shrimp like that also. Works great.
If not vacuum sealing....if it lived in water, it freezes in water.
If not vacuum sealing....if it lived in water, it freezes in water.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:43 am to Grassy1
I freeze shrimp like Reb, but I put a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the shrimp and water and press all the bubbles out so that it's somewhat vac sealed. I vac seal fish.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:56 am to Grassy1
Fish fillets should never (or as little as possible) touch water unless you're about to cook it
Posted on 8/22/22 at 12:18 pm to Grassy1
Someone gave me a bunch of red snapper and amberjack over the weekend. We ate some and froze some just in regular zip lock bags with no water.
Should be okay for a short time but there is nothing like good fresh fish.
Should be okay for a short time but there is nothing like good fresh fish.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 1:46 pm to Grassy1
I remember those days from my youth. Dad would freeze shrimp and ducks (with water) in these
Posted on 8/22/22 at 2:19 pm to Grassy1
Add me to the camp of de-head, frozen in deli containers with water for shrimp. Fish fillets on a cookie sheet in freezer to get really cold, then vacuum seal, otherwise, I find if you vacuum while still fresh, it really compacts the flesh.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:07 pm to mylsuhat
quote:It's amazing how many people don't know, or don't want to know this, then complain of thier mushy fall apart tasteless filets.
Fish fillets should never (or as little as possible) touch water unless you're about to cook it
With all the money and time we spend fishing, I want the best possible product. Saltwater fish see no water until cooking time. I bring a small bucket of saltwater back from my trips for emergency rinses, otherwise slow down while cleaning and just pick them up "dirty" and rinse when ready to season.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:42 am to Grassy1
I glaze my fish fillets individually then throw them all in a large ziploc so I can just grab however many I need when I want to cook them. They stay very fresh for months. Shrimp I tend to buy and cook fresh.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 6:06 am to BigPapiDoesItAgain
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Fish fillets on a cookie sheet in freezer to get really cold, then vacuum seal, otherwise, I find if you vacuum while still fresh, it really compacts the flesh.
Vacuum-sealing fresh fish squeezes out the water. The best way to freeze fish filets is the IQF method but most of us don't have a blast freezer. Using your cookie sheet method is the closest approximation and spritzing them with water helps too. Once they are frozen then vacuum seal. It is a bit of a PITA but it is the best method for home processing fresh filets.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 8:46 am to geauxpurple
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Someone gave me a bunch of amberjack over the weekend. there is nothing like good fresh fish.
Fresh amberjack? Are they aware the season is closed?
Posted on 8/23/22 at 9:00 am to Grassy1
When I freeze shrimp I depend them, and leave the shell on the tail. Put them in a plastic container, add some water till it barely covers them and freeze them.
Fish..... I try to vacuum seal saltwater fish. Freshwater fish I put in a ziploc bag and cover with water.
Fish..... I try to vacuum seal saltwater fish. Freshwater fish I put in a ziploc bag and cover with water.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 9:08 am to CHEDBALLZ
Never let water touch your tuna
Posted on 8/23/22 at 9:55 am to mikie421
When ya thaw your shrimp pour the water it was froze in into a pot season it and put it to simmer wa la shrimp stock very good with many uses.
You welcome
You welcome
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:20 am to Antib551
quote:
Someone gave me a bunch of amberjack over the weekend. there is nothing like good fresh fish.
Fresh amberjack? Are they aware the season is closed?
Posted on 8/23/22 at 6:06 pm to Grassy1
Freeze shrimp in water
Vacuum seal fish
Vacuum seal fish
Posted on 8/23/22 at 6:14 pm to Pelican fan99
Fish & shrimp, always in zip lock with water. Suck out all air with a straw, then seal. I use ice water. Last forever.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 10:43 pm to Antib551
quote:
Fresh amberjack? Are they aware that the season is closed?
They caught it over the weekend in the Gulf. I won’t mention any names.
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