Prawns

 
Australia


Banana Prawn Penaeus merguiensis
Also White Prawn, they are commonly marketed around 30g. Sweet & moist flesh with medium texture.
 
 
Australia


Black Tiger Prawn Penaeus monodon
One of the largest prawns in Australian waters, usually harvested at 10-13cm. Firm flesh with a sweet flavour.
 
 
Asia


Black Tiger Prawn Cutlet Penaeus monodon
Sizes 16/20, 21/25 & 26/30 are most commonly marketed. The flesh has a delicate, sweet flavour and is very highly regarded. A very versatile product
 
 
Asia


Black Tiger Prawn Meat Penaeus monodon
Sizes 26/30, 31/40 & 41/50 are most commonly marketed. The flesh has a delicate, sweet flavour and is very highly regarded.
 
 
Australia


Brown Tiger Prawn Penaeus esculentus
Commonly 11-20cm body length. Flesh has a delicate, sweet flavour.
 
 
Australia


Eastern King Prawn Melicertus plebejus
To 30cm body length and average commercial weight is about 50g. Flesh is highly regarded.
 
 
Australia


Endeavour Prawn Metapenaeus endeavouri
Commonly around 7-14cm, and average weight is about 30g. Stronger flavour than most other prawns.
 
 
Australia


Red Spot King Prawn Melicertus longistylus
Commonly 10-15cm in body length. Very popular, exported and consumed locally.