Large head-on prawns with the dark banding that gives the species its name, kept in the shell so the meat steams in its own juice.

What It Is

Penaeus monodon, the giant tiger prawn. Whole, head-on and shell-on, with the vein left in so the body stays sealed. The shell carries the bold black stripes, and the meat underneath is thick, firm and faintly sweet.

Where It Comes From

Farmed in Indo-Pacific coastal ponds fed by clean tidal water, then chilled and frozen at peak freshness. Freezing in the shell is what protects the texture, so the prawn does not dry out before it reaches the pan.

Specifications

• Form: Whole, head-on, shell-on
• Size: 100 to 120 g per prawn
• Count: 16 to 20 prawns per pack
• Net weight: 2 kg per order
• Packaging: Vacuum sealed, gel-ice shipped

State

Frozen at −18 °C. Raw and unpeeled, with no additives or glaze.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Frozen: keep at −18 °C for up to 6 months
• Thawed: keep at 0–4 °C and cook within 24 hours
• Thawing: overnight in the refrigerator, in a covered bowl
• Do not refreeze once fully thawed

How to Enjoy

Grill shell-on with sea salt until the shells turn bright red, or bake with garlic butter for 10 minutes. For a curry, simmer them in the sauce for only the last 4 minutes so they stay plump. Split down the back and pan-sear for a fast main. Heads make a strong stock if you have the time to press them.

Allergen & Compliance

Contains crustacean shellfish (prawn). Packed in a facility that also handles molluscs and fish. Sold as food only, with no medical or health claims.