Our delicious and succulent Large Tiger Prawns come in 1kg packets(10-12 tiger prawns), Head on, Shell on Tiger Prawns to ensure maximum sweetness of the prawn is maintained. These large jumbo black tiger prawns are simply HUGE. Tiger prawns are moist, with a crisp bite. Excellent for grilling on the BBQ or a simple poaching in garlic butter sauce. Wonderful for a simple home-cooked meal for your family without having to pay restaurant prices. Order to try the quality and freshness of our tiger prawns which are served in restaurants all around Singapore.Tiger Prawns are packed nicely and frozen to maintain freshness!

**The beauty of frozen food is that it can be kept for 1-2 months in the freezer to retain nutrients and freshness, just defrost the serving you require. Buying in per kg also gives you savings compared to purchasing in smaller quantities you may also split it separately among relatives/friends while ensuring you get the best price available.

Nutritional Profile of Prawns

Prawns are a low-fat source of protein. A serving of prawns, approximately 8 prawns, contains 101 calories per serving, over 19 grams of protein and only 1.4 grams of total fat. A serving also contains calcium, potassium and phosphorus and is a good source of vitamins A and E.

Fats, Good and Bad

Prawns are a good source of unsaturated fat, which makes up the majority of its fat content. Unsaturated fats can help improve your blood cholesterol levels when you eat them in place of saturated or trans fats. Prawns, like other fish and shellfish, are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids -- essential fatty acids your body does not produce. Omega-3s can reduce inflammation and your risk of heart disease, cancer and arthritis, as well as help with brain function. While prawns are a low-fat food and contain many healthy fats.


Cooking Method:

Ingredients:

1kg large raw tiger shrimp, in their shells, thawed if frozen

Directions

  1. Rinse the prawns in a colander, remove their heads and leave them to drain.
  2. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and fry over a low heat for 2 to 3 minutes (Cook the prawns in a large frying pan or cast iron flamproof dish that can be taken directly to the table, so that they retain their heat until they are served).
  3. Add the lime rind and juice.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
  5. Add the prawns and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink.
  6. Remove them from the heat, sprinkle with coriander and serve with bread/buns