🦐 Giant Tiger Prawns 16/20 

Large, plump prawns with a firm, juicy texture and a delicately sweet flavour that makes all the difference!

Discover our 16/20 tiger prawns, carefully selected for their generous size and flavourful meat.

Peeled and deveined, they make it easy to prepare a variety of meals, from garlic and butter sautéed prawns and creamy pasta to BBQ skewers.

Their pleasantly crisp texture and refined flavour make them an excellent choice for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests.

With their generous 4 lb (1.81 kg) box, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy!

🦐 16/20 Tiger Prawn Features

• 🦐 Type: Giant tiger prawns (Black Tiger)

• 📏 Size: 16/20 – approximately 16 to 20 prawns per pound

• 🍤 Preparation: Peeled and deveined

• 😋 Texture: Firm, plump, crisp and juicy meat

• ✨ Flavour: Delicate and slightly sweet taste

• ❄️ Storage: Frozen

• 📦 Format: 4 lb (1.81 kg) box

• 🍽️ Servings: Approximately 12 to 16 servings, depending on appetite

• 💰 Price: $129

• 🚚 Delivery: Anywhere in Quebec

🍽️ Why choose our giant tiger prawns?

✔️ Generous size

The 16/20 size offers large prawns, perfect for topping a plate, preparing skewers or creating a seafood dish.

✔️ Irresistible texture

Their firm, juicy meat provides a pleasant mouthfeel when cooked properly.

✔️ Ready to cook

Peeled and deveined, they save you several preparation steps. Simply thaw, season and cook.

✔️ Convenient 4 lb format

Ideal for preparing several meals, entertaining guests or keeping a supply of prawns in the freezer.

✔️ Great versatility

Whether pan-fried, grilled on the BBQ, added to pasta, Asian stir-fries or saucy dishes, they adapt to all your culinary inspirations.

🔥 How to cook 16/20 tiger prawns?

Important: cook the prawns after thawing.

🍳 Pan-frying

1. Thaw the prawns completely.

2. Pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel.

3. Heat a pan with garlic butter or a little oil.

4. Add the prawns and your choice of seasonings.

5. Cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes in total, turning halfway through, and continue as needed until the meat is completely opaque.

🔥 BBQ grilling

1. Thaw and pat the prawns dry thoroughly.

2. Thread them onto skewers.

3. Brush with olive oil, garlic and herbs.

4. Grill for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on the heat and their size.

5. Remove when well cooked.

Recommended internal temperature: 74 °C (165 °F), according to Canadian recommendations for shellfish.

👨🍳 💡 DKL Tip – The secret to delicious prawns

The secret to perfectly cooked prawns begins even before you place them in the pan!

After thawing, pat them dry carefully to remove excess moisture.

A hot pan and quick cooking help achieve a beautiful colour while retaining a pleasant texture.

Our gourmet suggestion: sauté them in garlic butter with a pinch of Épicure Garlic and Herbs seasoning or Greek spices.

Finish with a drizzle of lemon juice and chopped parsley.

A real delight!

🍝 10 ideas for cooking your tiger prawns

1. 🧄 Prawns in garlic butter – With lemon and parsley.

2. 🍝 Prawn linguine – In a creamy garlic sauce.

3. 🔥 BBQ prawn skewers – Marinated with lemon and herbs.

4. 🍚 Asian prawn stir-fry – With crunchy vegetables and teriyaki sauce.

5. 🥥 Coconut prawn curry – Flavoured with ginger.

6. 🌮 Spicy prawn tacos – With coleslaw and lime sauce.

7. 🥘 Seafood paella – With saffron rice and vegetables.

8. 🥗 Grilled prawn meal salad – With avocado and lemon vinaigrette.

9. 🍋 Greek-style prawns – With olive oil, oregano and lemon.

10. 🍜 Stir-fried prawn noodles – With garlic, ginger and vegetables.

❄️ Storage and thawing

Storage: keep the prawns frozen at a temperature of -18 °C or lower.

Recommended thawing method:

Place the prawns in a covered container in the refrigerator and leave to thaw until completely defrosted.

For faster thawing, place the prawns in a sealed bag and submerge in cold water, changing the water regularly. Cook immediately after using this method.

Avoid thawing at room temperature.

❤️ Large prawns for your best recipes

Whether for a romantic dinner, a family meal or a gathering with friends, giant tiger prawns 16/20 add a gourmet touch to your menu.

With their generous meat, easy preparation and versatility, they will quickly become a freezer essential.

🛒 Treat yourself to a 4 lb box for $129 and discover the pleasure of cooking large tiger prawns at home.

🚚 Delivery anywhere in Quebec with Aliments DKL.