Introduction
Experience the ultimate seafood indulgence with Super Tiger Prawns (U8 per KG) – the largest and meatiest prawns available at Niwan Seafood. Sourced from the pristine Arabian Sea, these wild-caught premium prawns are renowned for their bold tiger-striped shells, firm texture, and rich, mildly sweet flavor. With only under 8 whole prawns per KG, they offer exceptional meat content per piece, making them a chef’s favorite for gourmet dishes, fine dining, and high-end seafood lovers.
Flavor Profile
Tiger Prawn are large and flavorsome. They have moist, firm flesh and a medium flavour.
Nomenclature
- English Name: Tiger Prawn, Giant Tiger Prawn, Tiger Shrimp,
- Local Name: Tiger, Kala Tiger, Kala Jaira, Saana, Patapati
- Scientific Name: Penaeus (Penaeus) monodon
Habitat
They are found on the coastline to about 150 m on sand or muddy bottoms.
Catching Method
They are caught using bottom trawls and Cast nets
Physical Attributes
Super U8 Tiger Prawns have carapace with grooves and have crests that are distinct. The rostrum has 6–8 dorsal teeth and 3 ventral teeth. The adrostral crest extends to just before the last post rostral tooth. The gastro frontal crest is absent. The hepatic crest is almost horizontal and extending far behind the antennal crest.
Appearance
Tiger Prawns are known for “tiger stripes” on their shells and tails. Shell color can range from brown, black, grey to blue, and even slightly pink.
Size
On average, U8 Tiger Prawns are 6-8 whole (uncleaned) prawns in a kg.
Peeling Preferences
Tiger Prawns are preferred to be used Whole, Head-off & Deveined, Tail ON & deveined.
Approx. Peeling Yields
- Whole: 100 %
- Head-off: 70 %
- Tail ON: 52 %
- Full Peeled: 50 %
Cooking Preferences
Tiger Prawn is preferred to Grill, BBQ, and other international culinary requirements involving large size prawns.
Health Benefits
- Heart friendly
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Improves Immune System
- Strengthens the bones
- Improves Skin and Hair health
