How long does shrimp or shellfish keep from purchase in the freezer?
FreezerFrom the purchase date
12 to 18 months
This freezer duration is the USDA's best-quality guidance, not a safety cutoff.
Freezer at 0 °F (−18 °C)
Answer basis
- Food
- Shrimp or shellfish
- Preparation or package state
- No additional state listed
- Storage
- Freezer
- Timing
- From the purchase date
- Source field
- DOP_Freeze
Keep frozen. For safety, cook as directed.
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.
See every listed condition for shrimp or shellfish