How long does cooked shrimp last?

Shrimps are extremely delicious and super easy to prepare! But can cooked shrimp last you for days like refrigerated raw shrimp?

The answer to how long does cooked shrimp last completely depends on how you store it! However, as an estimate, cooked shrimp can last you for about three to four days, provided you store it in the fridge.

	Fridge	Freezer
Fresh, raw shrimp	Up to 2 days	Up to 6 months
Cooked shrimp	3 to 4 days	Up to 9 months (at 0°F)
Thawed shrimp (thawed in the fridge and not room temperature)	3 to 4 days

Why eat shrimp?

Shrimp is one of the most popular types of shellfish in the world. You can cook them any way you like – fry, boil, sauté, grill or roast, and enjoy a scrumptious meal in just a few minutes!

However, shrimp is not only delicious, but also nutritious. They are low in calories and contain other nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Additionally, shrimp is rich in iodine. Hence, iodine-deficient people can benefit a great deal from consuming shrimps.

Shrimp does have a bad reputation for its high content of cholesterol. However, there have been no reports of the negative effects of shrimps on heart health.

How to tell if cooked shrimp is bad?

You can easily tell if cooked shrimp is bad using your sight, touch, and smell senses. The first things to look out for in rancid shrimps are extra slimy texture, unusual shape, or change in color.

The next thing to find out if cooked shrimp has gone bad is by checking how they smell. Generally, stale cooked shrimp will give off a slightly sour and foul fishy odor against its pleasant and savory aroma.

You can also touch the shrimp, and if they stick to your fingers or feel more slimy than usual, it is time to toss your shrimps into the trash bin.

How to store cooked shrimp?

The best way to store cooked as well as raw shrimps are in the fridge. The only way to prolong their longevity is to store cooked shrimp in the fridge or freezer.

If you still wish to store cooked shrimp at room temperature, note that cooked shrimp will only last for about 2 -3 hours in temperatures higher than 40°F. And it will last only for an hour at temperatures close to 90°F.

Can you freeze cooked shrimp?

Yes, you can definitely freeze cooked shrimp. However, freezing cooked shrimp may change the texture and taste of it.

If you are okay with the fact that freezing your cooked shrimps means compromising with its taste, you can put them in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 8 – 9 months.