Shrimp question?

Amberrrr

I bought a bag of frozen shrimp, been cravin it like no other. Is it okay to take it right out of the freezer and eat it raw (obviously after putting it in hot water to thaw), or do I have to cook it somehow? Before pregnancy I used to LOVE cold, raw shrimp... If I have to cook it,  how would you suggest cooking it?

Moneypenny424

It isn't recommended that pregnant people eat raw food (which is why I'm still mourning my loss of sushi).  Are you sure they are uncooked?  A lot of frozen shrimp is pre-cooked, in which case you can just thaw it.

If it is raw, I'd sautee them in a little bit of olive oil with garlic.  If you're a shrimp cocktail person, you can just boil them.  

PhysChic7685

Is it actually raw (greyish) or is it precooked shrimp (pink)?

526SadieSadie

Um...you definitely have to cook it.  You shouldn't really ever eat raw seafood (except for sushi) you can get all kinds of sick from it.

If you want simple, just boil them.

Amberrrr

Oh it's already precooked

AprilAngie

PhysChic7685:

Is it actually raw (greyish) or is it precooked shrimp (pink)?

 

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Mrs.MauiBride24

Amberrrr:

Oh it's already precooked

yeah, pregnant or not, you shouldn't ever eat raw shrimp.  You must just mean cold shrimp (like shrimp cocktail).  As long as it's pre-cooked, you can just defrost and eat.

Amberrrr

Mrs.MauiBride24:

Amberrrr:

Oh it's already precooked

yeah, pregnant or not, you shouldn't ever eat raw shrimp.  You must just mean cold shrimp (like shrimp cocktail).  As long as it's pre-cooked, you can just defrost and eat.

Yes, it's precooked. I was implying just cold shrimp. All is well!! I can finally have me some shrimp! Thanks, everyone

526SadieSadie

Now I want shrimp.  Luckily I have some at home waiting for me.

nurdt02

IF IT IS PRECOOKED IT IS RED AND YES YOU CAN THAW IT AND EAT IT. IF IT IS BROWN OR GREY IT IS RAW AND YOU CANNOT EAT IT. BOIL IT FOR ABOUT 3-5MINS UNTILL IT TURNS RED THEN ENJOY

harmonicbabe26

I want some now too...

If pink, you're fine. I wouldn't eat raw under any circumstances, preg or not... yuck...