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Is frozen prawn better than fresh prawn?

Asked: Mike Patterson, Last Updated:

Most often, frozen shrimp is a smarter purchase than fresh. Thaw them yourself just before cooking and you will have much fresher shrimp than if you would have bought them “fresh”. To defrost frozen shrimp, place them into a colander and run cold water over them for a few minutes. Voila – fresher shrimp!

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