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How do you get rid of the fishy smell in shrimp?

Asked: David Almakias, Last Updated:

Rinse your fish well under cool tap water to help remove trimethylamine -- the amino acid known to cause fishy smells. Treat your shrimp with an acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar, before and during cooking to reduce the smell. If your shrimp is fresh, not frozen, soak it in a bowl of milk for about 20 minutes.

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