{"product_id":"black-tiger-prawns","title":"Black Tiger Prawns, Head On","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003ePrawns frozen with the head still on and no ice glaze at all, so what you weigh is prawn, and the shell stays tight against the meat instead of lifting away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole head-on tiger prawns, shell on, deveined, with the bold black banding across the back that gives the species its name. The head holds the fat that makes a curry or a grill taste of something; leave it on unless a recipe forces you to take it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmed in brackish ponds and harvested at size, then chilled and frozen whole within a few hours. They are frozen individually with no water glaze, which is why the shells come out dry and the weight on the box is honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack tiger prawn, \u003cem\u003ePenaeus monodon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole, head on, shell on, deveined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box, no glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 to 40 pieces per kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 to 80 pieces per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen individually, loose in the box. The shells are dry rather than glazed, the heads are firmly attached, and the tails are curled inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, or run the sealed bag under cold water for 15 minutes. Never thaw them in warm water; the head goes soft first and the meat follows. Cook the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest within 12 months of the production date on the box. Ships frozen with dry ice in an insulated liner and arrives hard; keep them frozen until you cook them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger prawns are forgiving only if you stop early. The shell turns from grey to bright orange well before the meat is done, so watch the meat, not the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic grill\u003c\/strong\u003e split the shells down the back, pack in minced garlic and butter, and grill 3 minutes a side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt roast\u003c\/strong\u003e toss dry prawns in coarse salt and roast at 220 C for 8 minutes, turning once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempura\u003c\/strong\u003e peel to the tail, dust in flour, dip in thin cold batter and fry at 180 C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurry\u003c\/strong\u003e simmer the heads and shells in coconut milk for 10 minutes, strain, then poach the peeled prawns in that broth for 3 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOSEPH WILLIAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68029383508073,"sku":"JW-008","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/1855\/5497\/files\/black-tiger-prawns-1.jpg?v=1794365503","url":"https:\/\/jowifast.shop\/products\/black-tiger-prawns","provider":"JOSEPH WILLIAMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}