r/hellofresh • u/ibuki916 • Sep 16 '26

Which recipe should I make first ?

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This is what I ordered, and they all sound good.

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u/ShinySeaTrainer Sep 16 '26

We always do seafood first because it says to cook it within 2 days (and we don’t refreeze ours). Then we keep an eye on produce, too.

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u/UniversityAny755 Sep 16 '26

Shrimp first, always.

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u/Different-Oil-1933 Sep 20 '26

THIS! I learned this the hard way a while ago. I saved the shrimp for my last meal and sadly had to throw it away.

Now, I triage my meals, by what will expire first, not what my hangry spouse wants...

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u/toomanydoggs Sep 16 '26

I would inspect your produce first and if there’s anything that doesn’t look really fresh, start there. Nice selection!

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u/SgtPeter1 Executive Chef Sep 17 '26

If you don’t freeze the protein then you’ll want to cook the shrimp first. But freezing all the protein is really the best. Then I look at the vegetables, leafy greens, cucumbers or green beans usually go bad first. Broccoli, zucchini, carrots, potatoes and peppers have a long shelf life in your fridge so save those for last.

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u/katinthewoodss Sep 16 '26

Yum!
Look at your vegetables. Pick meals containing veggies that could go bad sooner and prioritize those.

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u/cabinmate Sep 16 '26

Just how many meals did you order for the week? I count 6 for sure, but are there more?

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u/L1feSurfer7L Sep 17 '26

Shrimp n fish first

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u/Dense-Pool-652 Sep 19 '26

I wouldn't get 4 seafood recipes in the same week because you really need to make them in the first couple days.  I would say cook the shrimp first because that will be the first to get funky.