Tiger prawns are the most widely cultivated prawns in the world. Over 900,000 tons are harvested annually, two-thirds from southeast Asia. Tiger prawns can reach over a foot in length and weight up to close to a pound and half each, making them the largest species of prawn.

Naturally meaty and oily, tiger prawns are complimented well by garlic sauces and dry white wines.

Sources
Australia, Southeast Asia, Hawaii, East Coast.

Availability
Tiger prawns are available year-round.

Cooking Tips

• Tiger prawns can be used in a wide variety of recipes, ranging from prawn cocktail to stir-fried prawns and prawn curry.
• Cooked, peeled tiger prawns can be served in salads, sandwiches or stirred into cooked pasta just before serving.
• To stir-fry prawns, heat a little oil in a frying pan and stir-fry whole tiger prawns for 5-6 minutes or until pink.
• Tiger prawns can also be grilled or poached.