Availabiliy of high quality fresh seafood fluctuates, so anglers, vacationers and seafood buyers often need to freeze seafood for later use. Freezing your fresh catch or purchase can be a great way to ensure a high quality meal weeks or months later. Freezing methods vary, but a few simple practices can greatly improve the quality of frozen seafood.
Storage Bags
Freezing fish and other seafood in zipper type freezer bags is the simplest method of storage. Most seafood can be frozen using this method. Simply cut the items into serving size pieces if needed, rinse and bag. Add a small amount of water to help purge the air from the bag. Writing the item desription and date also helps with later identification.
Vacuum Bags
Vacuum bagging is among the best methods of freezing foods. A variety of products all work basically the same way. Items are bagged, and a vacuum is applied to remove the air. The bag is then sealed which protects the product much better than simply placing it in a standard freezer bag.
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