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Tiger Prawns

Penaeus monodon Allergens: Shellfish
Tiger Prawns

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Penaeidae
  • Primary Cuisine Southeast Asian, Coastal
  • Seasonality Year-Round (farmed)
  • Source Marine (Farm-raised or Wild-caught)

¿Qué es Tiger Prawns?

A large species of marine prawn with distinctive striped shells, highly prized for its firm texture and sweet, delicate flavor.

¿A qué sabe Tiger Prawns?

Tiger Prawns tiene un sabor sweet, briny, mild seafood con aromas ocean, mildly briny.

Taste
Sweet, Briny, Mild Seafood
Texture
Firm, Juicy, Succulent
Aroma
Ocean, Mildly Briny
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 3 oz (85g)
Calories85 kcal
Total Fat1g
Saturated Fat0.2g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol150mg
Protein18g
Total Carbohydrate0.5g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium20mg
Iron0.5mg
Potassium200mg

El Secreto del Chef

Prawns cook very quickly. To prevent rubberiness, remove them from heat just as they turn opaque and curl into a 'C' shape.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Tiger Prawns

El mejor sustituto para Tiger Prawns es White Shrimp, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Very similar flavor and texture, slightly smaller.

Sustitutos para Tiger Prawns con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
White Shrimp Mejor 1:1 Very similar flavor and texture, slightly smaller.
Langoustine 1:1 More delicate, lobster-like flavor, generally more expensive.
Scallops 1:1 Sweet, firm texture, but different shape and cooking characteristics.
Firm White Fish (e.g., Cod) 1:1 For protein and mild seafood flavor, different texture.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Tiger Prawns

  1. Look for firm, translucent prawns.
  2. Avoid those with black spots on the shell.
  3. Fresh or IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) are best.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Tiger Prawns?

  • Garlic
  • Lemon
  • Chili
  • Butter
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Herbs

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Tiger Prawns?

Sweet, Briny, Mild Seafood Ocean, Mildly Briny

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Tiger Prawns?

El mejor sustituto es White Shrimp (1:1). Very similar flavor and texture, slightly smaller.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Tiger Prawns?

Look for firm, translucent prawns. Avoid those with black spots on the shell. Fresh or IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) are best.

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