Seafood · raw

Tiger prawns

Also called black tiger shrimp, tiger shrimp

Large, striped prawns with firm, sweet flesh that turn red-orange when cooked; for curries, stir-fries, grilling and garlic prawns.

Gluten-freeDairy-freeContains: crustaceans

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapKing prawns
  • T1 · Great swapRaw prawns
  • T2 · GoodCooked prawns

    Already cooked; add at the end just to heat through or they toughen.

  • T2 · GoodLangoustines

    Sweeter and more delicate, fiddly to peel and pricier.

  • T3 · In a pinchCrayfish

    Smaller, softer tails with a muddier sweetness.

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