What Is the Black Tiger Prawn?
The Whole Black Tiger Prawn is a frozen farmed prawn of the species Penaeus monodon, supplied head-on and shell-on in grade 2/4. It comes in 1 kg packs within a 10 kg case and is farmed in Bangladesh. As a raw, frozen product it must be cooked thoroughly before serving.
Grade 2/4 and 20% Glaze
Grade 2/4 means 2 to 4 prawns per pound, so these are large, impressive pieces that carry a plate on their own. The product has a 20% protective glaze, a thin ice layer that prevents freezer burn, so the drained net weight is about 800 g per kilo. Knowing the glaze percentage lets a kitchen cost portions accurately.
How to Cook
Cook the prawns thoroughly from thawed or, for grilling, brush with oil and sear head-on and shell-on for the best flavour. They suit the grill, plancha, pan and oven. Do not refreeze once thawed. The shell and head add depth to bisques and seafood stocks.
Professional Uses
- Grilled or plancha-seared as a striking main with head and shell on.
- Seafood risotto, pasta allo scoglio and mixed seafood plates.
- Light broths, guazzetto and pan-seared starters.
- Bisque and seafood stock from the heads and shells.
Nutritional Profile
Per 100 g the raw prawn provides about 89 kcal (372 kJ), 0.85 g of fat, less than 1 g of carbohydrate, 19.7 g of protein and 0.87 g of salt. It is a high-protein, low-fat shellfish suited to balanced and gourmet menus alike.
Storage and Cold Chain
Keep the product frozen at -18 C or below throughout storage, transport and display. Once thawed it must not be refrozen. The unbroken cold chain protects food safety and texture until cooking. Contains crustaceans and sulphites (used as an antioxidant); check the pack label of the lot before serving.
LAPA Delivery in Switzerland
LAPA supplies more than 1,500 foodservice professionals across Switzerland with a guaranteed cold chain. Frozen delivery leaves our Embrach warehouse, with our own fleet in the covered zones and trusted carriers elsewhere in the country.
