Choosing Shrimp for Shrimp Scampi
- Fresh or frozen? Its really up to you.
- If buying fresh shrimp, look for shrimp that has a clean smell of the ocean. If the shrimp smells fishy, its not fresh.
- If youre buying frozen shrimp, look for those that are individually frozen. You need uncooked for this recipe.
- Peeled or unpeeled? Again, its a matter of personal preference. Peeled is easier to eat, but unpeeled will be more flavorful (and you can use the shells to make shrimp stock).
- Any size? We prefer to use large or jumbo shrimp for this recipe, but its up to you.
- Want sustainable shrimp? Check Seafood Watch.
Shrimp Scampi: Easy and Quick
Ill put some frozen shrimp in a bowl of ice water. If Im serving them with pasta, by the time the pasta water has come to a boil, the shrimp are defrosted enough to cook.
Shrimp scampi has to be one of the easiest ways to quickly prepare shrimp!
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Aldi Frozen Scampi and Takeaway Fries in the Air-Fryer
FAQ
What is the best way to cook frozen scampi?
Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Remove all packaging and place the scampi on a preheated baking tray in the centre of the oven. Bake for 18 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until crisp and golden. Tuck in.
How do you tell if frozen scampi is cooked?
Undercook and they’ll be mushy and translucent; overcook and they’ll be rubbery and nearly inedible. The best way to tell when shrimp are cooked through is to look for visual cues: “Watch for the shrimp to curl and turn opaque,” says Kendra. Undercooked shrimp will be gray and translucent, with uncurled tails.