Why Frozen Shrimp Is the Smartest Buy at the Seafood Counter — and How to Cook It

Why Frozen Shrimp Is the Smartest Buy at the Seafood Counter — and How to Cook It

Here’s how to thaw and cook frozen shrimp so it stays tender, sweet, and never mushy.Credit: Food & Wine / Getty ImagesUnless you purchase them right off the boat, frozen shrimp are often better than fresh. Just as peas lose sweetness within hours of picking, shrimp degrade quickly, much more so than other fish and shellfish. Most frozen shrimp are flash-frozen at the time of harvest to preserve their flavor and texture, and to help ensure food …