Key Features:
- Species: Includes varieties such as Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), Black tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon), and King prawns—often labeled differently based on region.
- Appearance: Curved bodies with segmented shells, long antennae, and colors ranging from translucent white to pink, brown, or even bluish-gray when raw.
- Flavor & Texture: Sea prawns have a briny, ocean-fresh flavor with a slightly firmer, meatier texture than freshwater prawns.
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Culinary Uses:
- Excellent in grilling, sautéing, frying, steaming, or boiling.
- Common in dishes like shrimp scampi, tempura, paella, seafood pasta, and curries.
- Can be served whole, peeled, or deveined depending on the dish.
Sustainability & Farming:
- Wild-Caught vs. Farmed: Wild-caught sea prawns are considered more flavorful but can vary in sustainability depending on fishing practices. Farmed sea prawns are widely available and can be sustainable when responsibly managed.
- Nutrition: High in protein, low in fat, and rich in vitamins and minerals like B12, iodine, and selenium.
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