Don’t know exactly how to reheat shrimp without overcooking it? I feel ya. I was so clueless like you about a year ago.
I also doubted the safety of reheating my favorite crustacean. Luckily, Wales Online told me it is perfectly safe to reheat shrimp as long as the correct method is used.
So I tried and tested all the methods found online, including the rumor-has-it ones, and I can confidently say that I think I have just solved one of life’s biggest mysteries.
Joking aside, here are three proven ways to reheat shrimp without overcooking it, losing its flavor, and upsetting your stomach.
Plus: I added extra tips to make sure your shrimp is not just reheated by also savory.
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How to Reheat Shrimp Method 1: Steamer
What is this method for: The steaming method is best for all types of shrimp as long it’s not breaded and has no coconut or any other dry ingredient with it.
What you need:
How to reheat shrimp using a steamer:
Flavor-saving tip:
To enjoy the savor and sweet flavor of the shrimp, squeeze some lemon or dip it in melted butter.
How to Reheat Shrimp Method 2:
What is this method for: This method is perfect for shrimp with dry ingredients such as coconut and bread. It makes sure the crunchiness and flavorful-ness are retained.
What you need:
How to reheat shrimp using an oven
FLAVOR-SAVING TIP:
You may slightly alter the shrimp’s taste by adding butter or any seasoning of your choice in the aluminum packet.
How to Reheat Shrimp Method 3: Skillet
What is this method for: This process works best for plain, and simple shrimp. One without breading or others.
What you need:
How to reheat shrimp using a skillet:
Flavor saving tip:
After reheating the shrimp and transferring it to a plate, deglaze the skillet with 1 to 2 tbsps. balsamic vinegar. This makes a dip that matches the shrimp perfectly.
Other things I learned when reheating shrimp:
- 1Microwave is not advisable. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m doing it wrong or my microwave is just not cooperative, but every time I use it to reheat shrimp, the shrimp comes out soggy.
- 2If shrimp is frozen, thaw it first. To maintain or achieve the shrimp’s desirable texture, frozen shrimp should be thawed properly before reheating. Livestrong lists down the right way to do it or watch the videos below.
- 3Overheating shrimp makes it dry and unpleasant to it. Too much heat eliminates shrimps’ natural juiciness and flavor.
Do not reheat shrimp more than once. Not only does it make the shrimp lose its original quality, some say seafood may actually be unsafe to eat.
To wrap it up
Knowing how to reheat shrimp does not take rocket science, really. But you have to be patient and watchful or your beloved crustacean may end up in the trash. ¡Qué horror!
So just follow any of the foolproofs method outlined above, and I’m very sure your favorite seafood will end up where it should be: your growling tummy.
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