Should Raw Shrimp Smell Like Fish?

Shrimp should not smell fishy. If your defrosting shrimp or other foods in cold water, the food should be in a sealed Ziploc or FoodSaver bag to keep the water out. The fish can get water logged and this could also cause an odor, Try putting the shrimp in a strainer and rinsing under very cold water and see if it gets rid of the odor. Dry the shrimp on paper towels.