Packages commonly indicate whether the product is fully cooked, prepared or heat-and-serve, or requires full cooking before eating; a few specifically note the shrimp were fully cooked prior to packaging.
Frozen shrimp scampi packages typically list several cooking options, such as skillet/pan searing, oven baking, microwave heating, air fryer, and traditional frying, depending on the product.
Labels often include sourcing notes like wild-caught or farm-raised and may list origin by region or country (examples include Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Indonesia, and United States).
Many packages list the package weight rather than a serving count, but some include servings per package—for example, a 10 oz pack is commonly shown as containing 2 servings.
Common descriptions highlight garlic- and butter-based scampi sauces, such as creamy garlic, garlic butter, or buttery lemon-garlic scampi with herbs and lemon peel.
Product labels and descriptions reference different shrimp forms, including loose shrimp, whole shrimp, and whole tail-off shrimp across various items.
Serving suggestions commonly recommend serving the scampi over pasta or rice or alongside cooked vegetables.