Keeping your freezer stocked with frozen seafood is an easy and affordable way to serve healthier meals for you and your family.

You can skip the thawing process altogether and cook some types of frozen seafood straight from the freezer. So, for all the times you forgot to take something out of the freezer or don’t have anything in the fridge to make for dinner, we have some tips for you.

Typically, fresh seafood should be cooked in 48 hours or less to maintain its flavor and texture. In contrast, frozen seafood can maintain its flavor and texture for up to 1 year in the freezer. With the technological advances of freezing seafood shortly after it’s caught, frozen seafood is a great option for a high-quality, lean protein.

You can try almost any technique – sautéing, pan-searing, roasting, broiling, grilling or steaming. You'll have to add a few minutes to the cook time in your recipe to account for the lack of thawingso that the internal temperature can reach 145º Fahrenheit. No matter what method you choose, always rinse frozen seafood under cold water to remove any ice on it. Then, pat it dry with a paper towel.

Shrimp are so small and so quick to cook that it's hard to undercook them or serve them underdone. Cooking them from frozen actually helps prevent overcooking, leading to juicer, more tender shrimp. Also, the best way to tell if your fish is done is by testing it with a fork at an angle, at the thickest point, and twist gently. The fish will flake easily when it’s done and it will lose its translucent or raw appearance.

So, check out our products and stock up the freezer. With these tips, cooking a healthy meal for your family after a busy day just got a little easier.