Click to zoomJumbo Prawns 8/12 (Frozen)
What it is
Wild-caught 8/12 count prawns, shell-on, with a firm meaty bite. Eight to twelve of them make a pound, so each one is a mouthful.
How we handle it
Frozen shell-on and sold by weight. Thaw in the fridge, then peel or leave the shells on depending on the dish.
How to cook it
Skewer and grill them, or poach and chill them for a shrimp cocktail. The shells protect the meat over high heat. Steaming mussels, clams and crab.
Good to know
Shell-on prawns hold flavour and moisture better than peeled ones, at the cost of a little work at the table.