Fresh Jumbo Tiger Prawns for Grilling

Large prawns in the shell, marked with bold dark bands that run across a pale grey-brown body. The tail fan is edged in blue and yellow, the legs and long antennae are intact, and the shell has a hard, glossy shine to it. The flesh underneath is firm and slightly translucent, with a clean grey-white colour.

These are big enough that one or two per person is a generous serve. The shell is thick and holds up to hard heat, which is what makes them good on the grill or in a hot pan: split them down the back and cook them cut-side down so the shell chars slightly and the meat stays juicy. They also poach well, and the heads and shells make an excellent stock.

• Large prawns, dark bands across a pale shell
• Blue and yellow tail fan, legs and antennae on
• Firm translucent flesh, thick glossy shell
• Grill, pan-fry, poach, or peel for tempura

Keep frozen at -18C or below. Thaw in the refrigerator and cook thoroughly before eating.