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Frozen shrimp
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 73 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 33%
- Fat 0.8 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 380 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.5 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.24 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 3 µg 125%
Minerals
- Calcium 130 mg 10%
- Iron 2.6 mg 14%
- Magnesium 47 mg 11%
- Phosphorus 150 mg 12%
- Potassium 75 mg 2%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
- Selenium 43 µg 78%
- Iodine 100 µg 67%
Similar foods
- Dried shrimp245 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimpraw85 kcal / 100 g
- Purchased cooked king prawns68 kcal / 100 g
- Purchased cooked standard prawns70 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp or prawnfrozen, raw105 kcal / 100 g
- Dried standard prawns377 kcal / 100 g
- Common shrimpdeep-frozen, stewed94 kcal / 100 g
- King prawnsraw77 kcal / 100 g
- Red shrimpfrozen, raw
- Mixed species shrimpraw71 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Frozen shrimp
How do you thaw frozen shrimp quickly?
Put them in a sealed bag and immerse it in cold water for about 15–20 minutes, changing the water once if it warms. Drain and pat them dry before cooking; don’t thaw them on the worktop.
Can you cook frozen shrimp without thawing them first?
Yes, but they release water, so they work best in soups, curries and sauces. Add them near the end and cook until opaque throughout; for a quick stir-fry, thaw and dry them first so they brown rather than steam.
How long do shrimp take to cook in a frying pan?
Thawed raw shrimp usually need about 2–3 minutes over medium-high heat, turning once. They are ready when opaque and curled into a loose C; tight curls can mean they have been overcooked.
How can you tell whether frozen shrimp are raw or already cooked?
Raw shrimp are grey or translucent, while cooked shrimp are pink and opaque. Check before heating: cooked shrimp only need warming through, as cooking them for several minutes more can make them rubbery.
What dishes are frozen shrimp good in?
Add them to prawn curry, paella, noodle stir-fries or a seafood risotto. For a cold prawn sandwich or salad, thaw cooked shrimp in the fridge, drain them well and add them just before serving.
How long can thawed shrimp stay in the fridge?
Keep them covered in the fridge and cook raw thawed shrimp within 1–2 days. Once cooked, refrigerate promptly and eat within 2 days; don’t leave them at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Can you eat frozen shrimp if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: shrimp are crustaceans, a type of shellfish, and can trigger a serious allergic reaction. Avoid them and foods that may have touched them if you have a shellfish allergy.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-248 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
