King prawns are generally understood to be large prawns, typically bigger than the sandwich prawns used in large quantities in the UK. King prawns are availabe in many different sizes and forms, including, raw head on, raw headless, cooked head on and cooked/peeled. The Cornish Fishmonger offers a range of king prawns specially selected for their quality and flavour; all king prawns are available for next day delivery nationwide. The king prawns listed below are supplied frozen.
King prawns - raw head-on
Green in colour, raw head-on king prawns are available in three sizes: enormous (1 per portion), extra large (2-3 per portion) and large (4-5 per portion. These king prawns should be defrosted thoroughly before preparing and cooking. Once defrosted with a sharp knife split the king prawns down the back taking care to keep the two halves together. Remove the small sack from the tail of the prawns and rinse them in cold water. For recipe ideas on how to enjoy king prawns please see our recipe ideas.
King prawns - cooked head-on
Pink in colour, sometime known as "crevettes", our cooked head-on king prawns are available in two sizes: extra large(2-4 per portion) and large(4-6per portion). Crevettes are usually eaten "as is" once defrosted; they make great summer salads, especially when served with a favourite sauce or dip. Crevettes can be served whole or, ready shelled.
King prawns - raw peeled
Raw peeled king prawns are available individually quick frozen. Peeled king prawns should be defrosted before cooking; they are ideal for BBQs and pasta dishes, especially when served with oriental flavours like chili, lemon grass, garlic and coriander.
Oven ready king prawns
Ready to cook king prawns are available in three different preparations: in filo pastry, tempura batter and in breadcrumbs. Cook from frozen in a hot oven; full cooking instructions are printed on the packaging.
Preparing king prawns
Any king prawns delivered to you will be frozen; please place them in the freezer immediatly you receive them. For full preparation instructions, please see above for specific instructions for each type of king prawn.
