The Safest Way To Defrost Shrimp Overnight Or In A Hurry - Chowhound

Shrimp might be tiny, but they still need a good amount of time to properly thaw. Typically, you'd have to give them around 12 hours, but if you need to cook the shrimp immediately, they can be thawed sooner. Remove the frozen shrimp from their bag, and place them in a colander. Then, place the colander in a bowl lined with a couple of paper towels and place it in the fridge. As the shrimp defrost, they'll lose…