{"title":"King prawns","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing prawns are large, meaty prawns with sweet, firm flesh, sold raw or cooked and shell on or peeled. We sell them by weight at the counter, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/king-prawns\"\u003eraw grey shell-on prawns\u003c\/a\u003e that turn pink as they cook, or ready-cooked to peel and eat. Peeled and deveined by hand on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing prawns are quick, generous and full of flavour, and they cook in minutes. Shell on, they carry more flavour and the shell protects the meat from overcooking. They take garlic, chilli and butter as happily as a curry or a stir-fry, and a bowl of them shell on is a meal on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, clean and firm, with a satisfying snap when they are cooked right. The shell and head hold a lot of the flavour, which is why cooking them shell on and saving the shells for stock pays off. Raw prawns are grey and translucent and turn pink and opaque as they cook. Overcooked, they turn tough and dry, so pull them off the moment they curl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-fry shell-on prawns in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/garlic-king-prawns\"\u003egarlic butter\u003c\/a\u003e, butterfly and grill them, throw them into a stir-fry or curry, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-bbq-fish\"\u003ebarbecue them on skewers\u003c\/a\u003e. Cook raw prawns until they turn pink and curl into a loose C. A tight O means they are overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic, chilli, butter and parsley. Lemon and crusty bread to mop the pan. Lime, ginger, coriander and soy for an Asian direction. Marie Rose sauce and lettuce for a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/prawn-cocktail\"\u003ecocktail with cooked prawns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge raw king prawns pan-fry in 2 to 3 minutes a side until pink, grill or barbecue in 3 to 4 minutes, and cook through a curry in 4 to 5 minutes. They cook fast, so watch them. Times vary with size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing prawns are high in protein and very low in fat, with around 20 grams of protein per 100 grams. They carry selenium, iodine and B12, and they are low in calories before butter or oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk at the counter for the day's sourcing. We can advise on farmed versus wild and cold-water versus warm-water prawns and on responsibly sourced options, and suggest an alternative if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the counter at 18 Barnes High Street, peeled to order on request, or delivered across south west London and shipped across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between raw and cooked king prawns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw king prawns are grey and translucent and turn pink as you cook them, which lets you cook them into a dish with garlic or spice. Cooked prawns are already pink and ready to eat cold or to warm through. For a garlic prawn pan or a curry, use raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I cook raw king prawns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-fry them in garlic butter for 2 to 3 minutes a side until they turn pink and curl into a loose C. A tight curl means overdone. Shell on carries more flavour and keeps them juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I freeze king prawns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Raw and cooked prawns both freeze well for up to three months. Freeze raw prawns you have not thawed before, and defrost in the fridge overnight. Do not refreeze prawns that were sold defrosted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to devein king prawns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth removing the dark vein along the back of larger prawns for a cleaner look and taste. We will peel and devein them for you at the counter, or leave them shell on for more flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know king prawns are cooked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw prawns turn from grey and translucent to pink and opaque, and they curl into a loose C shape. Pull them off the heat straight away, because a tight O shape and a rubbery texture mean they are overcooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre king prawns high in protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. King prawns carry around 20 grams of protein per 100 grams with very little fat, which makes them a lean high-protein choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arno-iqf-king-prawns-700g-1","title":"Arno IQF King Prawns 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw warmwater king prawns, peeled, deveined and individually quick frozen so you can pour out exactly what the pan needs and reseal the bag. 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Pan-fry or grill them for two to three minutes a side until they curl into a loose C, or thread them onto skewers for the barbecue. Garlic, chilli and lime do the rest. A tight curl means they have gone too far.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313236939016,"sku":"FTS-TIGER-PRAWNS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_2fd78bf0-8201-43d9-931a-33a46d4656a3.png?v=1785180981"},{"product_id":"king-prawns","title":"King Prawns","description":"\u003cp\u003eKing prawns are large, meaty prawns with sweet, firm flesh and a clean snap when cooked right. 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