Place the frozen shrimp in a colander under cold running water for 5 to 10 minutes
Put the shrimp in a bowl of cold water and let sit for 10 to 20 minutes
Change the water every 5 minutes if using the bowl method
Keep the shrimp sealed in a leak-proof bag while thawing in water
Thaw shrimp in the refrigerator overnight for the safest method
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels after thawing
Cook the shrimp immediately after thawing
Do not thaw shrimp at room temperature
Do not use hot water to thaw shrimp