Frozen Mantis Shrimp

Overview

Known as squilla, these are landed whole with their banded shells, limbs and antennae intact, then frozen straight away to hold the sweet, springy meat inside. The shell is sturdy and the meat is full-bodied, with a clean, briny finish.

Why You Will Love It

• Whole and intact, with the striped shell and full-bodied meat
• Frozen at peak freshness so the flesh stays bouncy, never mushy
• Naturally sweet with a clean, sea-fresh finish
• Consistent sizing and a clean, debris-free pack
• Individually frozen and vacuum-sealed for flexible portions

Ways to Enjoy

Steam — 8 to 12 minutes over boiling water, served with a soy and garlic dip.
Salt and pepper — deep-fry 3 to 5 minutes, then toss with chilli, garlic and spring onion.
Grill — oil lightly and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Braise — a short simmer in a spiced sauce; avoid overcooking or the meat turns tough.

Storage

Keep at -18°C or below. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator and pat dry before cooking. Use within 2 to 3 days of thawing and do not refreeze.