Introduction
One of the most beautiful Prawns found in the Arabian Sea, the fresh flower prawn is not actually a Tiger Prawn, but a different species of prawn that is simply a work of art with equally rich taste.
Fresh flower prawns have somewhat the mixed features of white prawn and tiger prawn. Not very abundant and rarely available throughout the year, they comes in medium to large sizes usually.
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Introduction
One of the most beautiful Prawns found in the Arabian Sea, the fresh flower prawn is not actually a Tiger Prawn, but a different species of prawn that is simply a work of art with equally rich taste.
Fresh flower prawns have somewhat the mixed features of white prawn and tiger prawn. Not very abundant and rarely available throughout the year, they comes in medium to large sizes usually.
Flavor Profile
Flower tiger prawn are medium size and flavourful. They have moist, firm flesh and a mild flavor.
Habitat
They are found on the coastline to deep waters down to 50 m.
Catching Method
They are caught using bottom trawls and bag nets.
Appreance
Flower tiger prawns are known for a beautiful body that is pale yellowish and crossed with dark brown transverse bands. The distal part of uropods has a patch of bright yellow followed by another patch of bright blue, and reddish margins.
Size
On average, Tiger prawns are 4 to 6 inches long ( whole ). However other sizes are also occasionally available.
Cooking Preferences
Tiger Prawn is preferred to Grill, BBQ, and other international culinary requirements involving medium size prawns.
Approx. Peeling Yields
Health Benefits