With the continuous development of the seafood processing industry, shrimp — known for its high protein and nutritional value — is loved by consumers around the world. To ensure high-efficiency and stable shrimp processing, a professional shrimp drying room is the preferred equipment in many seafood processing facilities.
Why Is It Necessary to Dry Shrimp?
Extend Shelf Life
Fresh shrimp contains a high level of moisture, making it highly perishable and prone to bacterial growth. The drying process removes excess moisture and significantly extends the shelf life of the shrimp, making it suitable for long-term storage and international shipping.
Expand Product Variety
Dried shrimp can be further processed into shrimp meat, shrimp powder, or dried mini-shrimp, allowing businesses to diversify their offerings and target different market segments. This boosts product value and profitability.
Preserve Nutrition and Enhance Flavor
A well-controlled drying process retains the shrimp’s protein, amino acids, and other nutrients while also intensifying its umami flavor and improving the texture, ideal for seasoning and ready-to-eat applications.
Reduce Transportation Costs
Dried shrimp is lighter and more compact, which saves on transportation space, reduces energy consumption, and minimizes damage during shipping.
Functions and Advantages of a Shrimp Drying Room
Intelligent Temperature and Humidity Control
Equipped with an advanced control system, the drying room can precisely regulate temperature and humidity levels based on shrimp type and processing requirements. This avoids over-drying or under-drying and ensures uniform quality.
Energy-Saving and Environmentally Friendly
Using heat pump, coal, or natural gas as the heat source, the system offers high thermal efficiency. The enclosed drying environment prevents heat loss, reducing energy consumption by 30%–60% compared to traditional drying methods.
Hygienic and Food-Safe
A fully enclosed drying environment keeps the shrimp protected from dust, insects, and contaminants during the drying process. It meets food-grade hygiene standards, making it ideal for export-oriented enterprises.
Modular and Customizable
The drying room is available in various capacities and can be customized to meet specific production needs. It supports tray-type, trolley-type, or belt-type loading systems to suit different processing lines.
How to Dry Shrimp?
The shrimp drying process requires careful control of temperature, humidity, and time. Here’s a standard drying procedure:
Raw Material Selection
Choose fresh, undamaged shrimp. Remove sand, debris, and impurities.
Washing & Pretreatment
Rinse the shrimp with clean or lightly salted water. Optional steps include removing heads, shells, or cutting into sections.
Blanching (Optional)
Some processors briefly blanch shrimp in hot water to enhance color, shape retention, and sanitation.
Tray Loading
Evenly place the prepared shrimp on drying trays. Avoid overlapping to ensure proper hot air circulation.
Set Drying Parameters
- Start temperature: 40–50°C, gradually increasing to 60–70°C
- Total drying time: 6–12 hours (depending on shrimp size and type)
- Dehumidification: Intermittent moisture removal helps improve drying efficiency and maintain color
Cooling & Packaging
After drying, allow the shrimp to cool naturally, then seal-pack to prevent moisture regain.
Recommended Shrimp Drying Room
| Model | Dimensions(mm) | Drying crews | Quantity of drying material (times/kg) |
| SL-2 | 4000*1600*2500 | 2 | 600 |
| SL-4 | 6000*1600*2500 | 4 | 1200 |
| SL-6 | 7200*2300*2500 | 6 | 1800 |
| SL-8 | 8800*2300*2500 | 8 | 2400 |
| SL-10 | 10000*2300*2500 | 10 | 3000 |
| SL-12 | 10500*3300*2500 | 12 | 3600 |
| SL-14 | 11000*3300*2500 | 14 | 4200 |
| SL-16 | 11500*3300*2500 | 16 | 4800 |
| SL-18 | 12500*3300*2500 | 18 | 5400 |
| SL-20 | 13500*3300*2500 | 20 | 6000 |
| SL-22 | 14500*3300*2500 | 22 | 6600 |
| SL-24 | 15500*300*2800 | 24 | 7200 |
Please make your purchase based on your specific production scale. If you’re unsure which model is most suitable, feel free to contact us. We will provide the most reasonable recommendation according to your actual production needs.
Applications of Dried Shrimp
Dried shrimp, known for its extended shelf life, intense flavor, and high nutritional value, is widely used across various industries:
- Food Service & Catering
Used in soups, stir-fries, rice, noodles, and more to enrich taste and aroma.
- Seasoning & Ingredient Manufacturing
Dried shrimp is processed into shrimp powder or granules, widely used in instant food seasoning packs, sauces, and condiments.
- Snack Industry
Lightly seasoned dried shrimp or shrimp bits serve as popular ready-to-eat snacks with high market demand.
- Export Market
Long shelf life and easy transportation make dried shrimp a hot-selling seafood item in global trade.
- Pet Food Industry
Dried shrimp is also used as a high-protein component in pet food, especially for aquarium fish, cats, and dog treats.
Why Choose Shuliy?
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