Shellfish

By John Gregerson

Jun 23, 2009
Lobster, shrimp, and other shellfish are sometimes called bottom feeders, but they're tops among consumers who prefer their seafood rich, tasty, exotic, and, yes, healthful. Despite its reputation as a guilty pleasure, shellfish is anything but. In fact, shellfish is surprisingly low in fat and cholesterol. Three ounces of crab contain just 100 calories--and 20 grams of lean protein to boot.

 

 

 

Shellfish Shelf Life
RefrigeratorFreezer
Crab2 days3 months
Clams, in shell2 days3 months
Clams, shucked4-5 days3-6 months
Crawfish1-2 days3-6 months
Lobster, in shell2 days3 months
Oysters4-5 days3-4 months
Oysters, shucked1 day- -
Scallops4-5 days3-4 months
Scallops, shucked1 day- -
Shrimp4-5 days1 year
Shrimp, shucked1 day- -
Squid1-2 days3-6 months
Source(s): 
Boyer, Renee, and Julie McKinney. "Food Storage Guidelines for Consumers." Virginia Cooperative Extension (2009): n. pag. Web. 7 Dec 2009.
"Cupboard Storage Chart." K-State Research and Extension n. pag. Web. 23 Dec 2009.
"Fish & Shellfish." S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 2011. Web. 23 Jun 2011. <http://www.ziploc.com/ShelfLife/Pages/FishShellFish.aspx>.

Specific Shellfish Products

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