{"product_id":"tiger-prawns-head-on","title":"Tiger Prawns, Head On","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eBanded shells, heads and tails intact, frozen within hours of the haul so the meat stays sweet and snaps when you bite it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large prawn, 21 to 25 pieces to the kilo, with dark grey-brown bands across a translucent shell, a full head and a fan tail. The meat is dense and sweet and holds its shape under high heat instead of shrinking into a curl. Leaving the head on keeps the moisture in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-caught in tropical coastal water and frozen on board, then graded by count and bagged. Nothing is added: no tripolyphosphate dip, no glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiger prawn, \u003cem\u003ePenaeus monodon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole, head on, shell on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21-25 pieces per kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually frozen, bagged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard frozen with the pieces loose in the bag rather than fused into a block. The shells should be glossy and the tails springy. A little darkening at the head is normal and comes from enzymes, not from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold at -18 C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours, or run cold water over the sealed bag for 20 minutes. Do not thaw in warm water, which softens the meat. Do not refreeze once thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest within 12 months of the production date stamped on the bag. Ships in an insulated liner with dry ice and arrives hard frozen. Keep the bag sealed: prawns pick up freezer odours faster than fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Season with salt, herbs and lemon, then grill until the shells turn bright orange-red, about 3 minutes a side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempura.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel, leaving the tail, dip in a light batter and fry at 175 C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer the heads and shells first to build the base, then add the peeled bodies for the last 3 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fried.\u003c\/strong\u003e Split the back, remove the vein and toss with garlic and chilli over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans (prawns). Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THEO WARD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51619050520793,"sku":"TW-007","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6862\/9721\/files\/tiger-prawns-head-on-1.jpg?v=1794626158","url":"https:\/\/thwabuy.shop\/products\/tiger-prawns-head-on","provider":"THEO WARD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}