Thawing crappie frozen in water

[rzrbakhunter]

What's the best way to thaw out a quart bag full of crappie and frozen water and how long does it take? Looking to thaw about 4 bags for fish fry this weekend.

[hawgrule]

I use bags and just put them in the sink the night before, the melted water keeps them cooler than they would be in the fridge so they dont spoil.

[Preacher2014]

I put the bags in Luke warm water in the sink, it takes a few he's.

[Preacher2014]

Hours oops

[D10]

I use bags and just put them in the sink the night before, the melted water keeps them cooler than they would be in the fridge so they dont spoil.

What hawgrule said.

[Mac Daddy]

If it's this weekend, even Friday, you've got plenty of time to let them thaw in the sink as mentioned above. But as soon add they're thawed get them back to the fridge until ready to cook.

[rzrbakhunter]

Thanks for the advice guys! When they do thaw and its still early should I remove the water and then stick the fillets back in the fridge? I never have froze fish for a big fish fry before, its usually just go fish catch fish and eat that night and if you don't catch any then its taco bell on the way home!

[Mac Daddy]

I put mine in a colander in a bowl and cover with cellophane. That's because I want mine drained but not dried out. Then I dip them in butter milk before I put my meal mix on them and I don't want any water deluting my buttermilk.

[D10]

I put mine in a colander in a bowl and cover with cellophane. That's because I want mine drained but not dried out. Then I dip them in butter milk before I put my meal mix on them and I don't want any water deluting my buttermilk.

I have seen this method first hand. It works great. It made me start using a colander in a bowl.

[Gomer Snerd]

the slower you thaw them the better they will be.