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Looking to buy fresh Large Prawns online in Pakistan? Wholesome Seafood delivers premium-quality seafood directly from Karachi Fish Harbour to your doorstep. Enjoy custom cleaning/packing, fast shipping, and unbeatable freshness in every order.
Introduction
Large Prawns, scientifically known as Fenneropenaeus indicus are a premium seafood choice, prized for their robust size and firm, juicy meat. They provide a satisfying bite, making them ideal for BBQ skewers, garlic butter grilling, and crispy tempura frying.
Belonging to the Indian ocean, they maintain the same sweet, delicate flavor but offer more substantial meat, ensuring a luxurious seafood experience. Their larger size makes cleaning easier, though some traces of the vein may still remain, requiring light effort during washing.
Flavor Profile
Large Prawns have a rich, mildly sweet taste with a firm, meaty texture. Furthermore, their thick flesh holds marinades beautifully, which makes them ideal for spicy grilling, butter garlic, and tempura-fried delicacies.
Taxonomy & Identification
English Name: Indian White Prawns
Local Name (Urdu): Jaira (جیرا)
Scientific Name: Fenneropenaeus indicus
Family: Penaeidae
Order: Decapoda
Class: Malacostraca
Phylum: Arthropoda
Habitat
They are naturally found in the Arabian Sea and Indo-Pacific coastal waters, as well as sustainably farmed to ensure year-round supply. Their ability to thrive in both wild and controlled environments guarantees consistent quality and freshness.
Catching Method
At Wholesome Seafood, we source them using responsible fishing and aquaculture methods. By utilizing sustainable trawling and selective net fishing, we ensure eco-friendly harvesting while maintaining marine biodiversity.
Physical Attributes
They have a light pinkish hue with firm shells and plump, meaty flesh. Due to their generous size (25–35 pieces per kg), they are a top choice for premium seafood dishes. Consequently, this makes them especially suitable for grilling and frying, where texture and presentation are key.
Size
There are approximately 30-35 whole (uncleaned) prawns per kg. Cleaning is done after weighing them according to your order.
Approx. Cleaning Yields
Whole (Uncleaned): 100%
Headless (Shell-On): 70%
Tail ON – Peeled & Deveined: 48%
Fully Peeled & Deveined: 48%
Cooking Preferences
These are a premium choice for high-heat cooking methods. Thanks to their firm, meaty texture, they are especially perfect for grilling, BBQ, tempura frying, stir-frying, and oven-roasting. Moreover, their ability to retain juiciness and absorb marinades enhances their appeal for chefs and home cooks alike. As a result, they remain a favorite in Pakistani, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, where bold flavors and quick cooking techniques are preferred.
Health Benefits
Large Prawns are a nutrient-rich seafood and hence loaded with lean protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins. Not only does their high protein content support muscle growth and tissue repair, but it also contributes to sustained energy throughout the day. Moreover, Omega-3 fatty acids promote heart health, reduce inflammation, and enhance brain function.
In addition, Large Prawns provide vital micronutrients such as vitamin B12, iodine, and selenium, all of which are essential for immune support, metabolic balance, and thyroid regulation. As a result, their low-fat, low-calorie profile makes them a smart and wholesome choice for health-conscious individuals. Read more at WebMD.
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Muhammad Nadeem –
Good size and quality
Kamran Abdullah –
Prawn’s quality really very good, i am satisfied and highly recommend
Kamran Abdullah –
Prawns quality is really very good and I am very much satisfied
Taha –
Fresh
AALISHAN MATRIX –
Fast service. The quality is excellent.
Noor ul Huda Malik –
Fresh Prawns. Recommended
Waniya –
Fresh and tasty
Sarah Malik –
Try Red Snapper heads curry and thank me later.
Hassan Iqbal –
Trusted supplier.
Mohsin Mughal –
Ideal size for Prawn Tempura
Naveed Abbasi –
Although Seafood was delivered from Karachi to Lahore but it was 100% fresh. Highly recommended.
Ali Haider –
Fresh & Delicious