How long does shrimp, shellfish keep?
Shrimp, shellfish: 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 12 to 18 months in the freezer.
Freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely, but its taste and texture fade.
- Fridge
- 3 to 4 daysFrom the day you buy it
- Freezer
- 12 to 18 monthsFor best quality
Storage tips
- Recommendation is for storage after cooking.
- Keep frozen. For safety, cook as directed.
More frozen foods
Egg substitutes
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 12 months
Fish (breaded)
Fridge: Not recommended · Freezer: 18 monthsFish (raw but headed and gutted)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 6 months
Fruits (such as berries, melons)
Freezer: 10 to 18 months
Ice cream
Freezer: 6 months
Sausages (uncooked)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsSausages (precooked)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Tempeh
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 6 monthsSources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data (version 128) Storage times and tips
- FoodKeeper app on FoodSafety.gov
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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