You can freeze fresh abalone, as long as the muscle has been cleaned and the flesh cut into steaks. Wrap steaks individually in proper freezer wrap or freezer-safe bags and store them in the freezer for no more than two months. If the abalone you buy is already frozen, use it before two months are up.

How long does abalone last in the freezer?

Some say it can last 2 or 3 months. And some say that it remains good for consumption for 6 to 12 months. But, just to be on the safe side, we recommend that you consume frozen abalone within 3 months, depending on its quality and whether you removed the muscle and guts and scraped off all the debris completely.

Can you freeze paua whole?

Preparing your live Paua. As your Pāua arrives live straight from the ocean, you need to be kind. You're a pacific pacifist now! Put them in the freezer for 1/2 - 1 hour, or leave them in the fridge for 1-2 days until they've gone to sleep.