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Shelled Green Prawns

Penaeus monodon (Black Tiger Prawn), Litopenaeus vannamei (Whiteleg Shrimp) Allergens: Shellfish
Shelled Green Prawns

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Penaeidae
  • Primary Cuisine Global, particularly Asian, Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Prawn/Shrimp

¿Qué es Shelled Green Prawns?

Decapod crustaceans, often sold shelled and raw (green), prized for their sweet, tender meat and versatility in cooking.

¿A qué sabe Shelled Green Prawns?

Shelled Green Prawns tiene un sabor sweet, oceanic, mild con aromas fresh, briny, sweet.

Taste
Sweet, oceanic, mild
Texture
Firm, succulent, slightly bouncy
Aroma
Fresh, briny, sweet
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 85g (approx 3 oz)
Calories85 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Protein18 g
Total Carbohydrate0.2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium70 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium200 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Avoid overcooking prawns; they cook quickly and become rubbery if left on heat too long. Cook until just opaque.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Shelled Green Prawns

El mejor sustituto para Shelled Green Prawns es Shelled Raw Shrimp, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Virtually interchangeable for most recipes in terms of flavor and texture.

Sustitutos para Shelled Green Prawns con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Shelled Raw Shrimp Mejor 1:1 Virtually interchangeable for most recipes in terms of flavor and texture.
Scallops 1:1 (by weight) Offers a similar sweet, firm, and quick-cooking seafood experience.
Firm White Fish (e.g., Cod) 1:1 (by weight) For recipes where a mild seafood flavor and flaky texture is acceptable, but not the 'bite'.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Shelled Green Prawns

  1. Look for firm, translucent prawns with no strong ammonia smell.
  2. Frozen is often fresher than 'fresh' thawed.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Shelled Green Prawns?

  • Garlic
  • chili
  • lemon
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • pasta
  • rice
  • curries
  • stir-fries.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Shelled Green Prawns?

Sweet, oceanic, mild Fresh, briny, sweet

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Shelled Green Prawns?

El mejor sustituto es Shelled Raw Shrimp (1:1). Virtually interchangeable for most recipes in terms of flavor and texture.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Shelled Green Prawns?

Look for firm, translucent prawns with no strong ammonia smell. Frozen is often fresher than 'fresh' thawed.

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