# Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Meals This Chicken and Shrimp Scampi Tastes Like Fresh Restaurant Fare By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-and-shrimp-scampi References: [drgourmet](http://www.drgourmet.com/reviews/020615.shtml) & [mariecallendersmeals](http://www.mariecallendersmeals.com/) Marie Callender's herb roasted chicken and shrimp scampi is a frozen food offering that takes full advantage of the increasing popularity of frozen foods that are reminiscent of legitimate restaurant meals. This particular meal includes two pieces of dark meat chicken -- a leg and a thigh -- and will definitely make your taste buds tingle, particularly when it gives off its distinct roast chicken scent when being microwaved. As far as nutritional details go, this herb roasted chicken and shrimp scampi has 430 calories, 650 milligrams of sodium and a notable 5 grams of fiber. Whereas frozen meals were once last resort options, Marie Callender's herb roasted chicken and shrimp scampi will resonate with people who want the convenience of frozen food and the [flavor of restaurant meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mings-frozen-meals). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Increasing Popularity of Frozen Foods:** Frozen food offerings that mimic the taste and experience of restaurant meals are growing in popularity. - **Convenience of Frozen Meals:** Frozen meals are no longer just last resort options, as more people seek convenient meal options. - **Enhanced Flavor in Frozen Meals:** Frozen meals are now being designed to provide flavorful experiences similar to restaurant fare. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Food Industry:** The frozen food industry can capitalize on the demand for frozen meals that offer the taste and appeal of restaurant fare. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The convenience food industry can expand its product offerings to include frozen meals that provide the convenience and flavor of restaurant food. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The food packaging industry can innovate packaging solutions to ensure frozen meals retain the flavor and quality of restaurant meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Shrimp Scampi Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-scampi.md) - [Dual-Serving Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-callenders-duos.md) - [Complete Seafood Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pescanova-shrimp-skillet-meals.md) - [Protein-Rich Frozen Seafood Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-seafood-meals.md) - [Cajun Cuisine Frozen Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cajun-style-shrimp.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Frozen Shrimp Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youngs-seafood-scampi.md) - [Comfort-Focused Frozen Seafood Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-seafoods.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Seafoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seapak-dynamite-shrimp.md) - [Frozen Ginger Shrimp Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-shrimp-lo-mein.md)