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Wrap fresh (unfrozen) seafood
in moisture-vapor proof material. Seafood
and other fish products frozen when
purchased should be stored in original
package (or plastic bag) and must be kept
solidly frozen until ready for cooking. Wrap
cooked seafood in moisture-vapor proof
material and freeze.
Suggested Freezer Storage
Time
Fresh - 4 to 6 months
Cooked - 2 to 3 months
Salted Smoked - does not freeze satisfactory
Commercially frozen prepackaged seafood
usually has adequate cooking directions on
the package. IN general, breaded fish
products should be cooked from the frozen
state. Other fish usually requires prior
thawing (in refrigerator and not at room
temperature). A 1-pound package thaws in 24
hours (about) in the refrigerator; about 1
hour under running cold water. |
