Large Carabinero Prawns 11/15
LARGE VERSION OF ONE OF SPAIN'S BEST PRAWNS
Caught in the Eastern Central Atlantic Ocean
Directly frozen on the boat to ensure maximum freshness
Each box contains 11 to 15 prawns
Description
WHAT ARE CARABINERO PRAWNS?
One of the most sought after prawns in professional kitchens worldwide, beautiful Carabineros are a large deep-sea prawn species that hail from Eastern Atlantic into the Mediterranean Sea. Known by a plethora of names, to the Spanish and Portuguese as Carabineros, to the English as Scarlet Shrimp or Cardinal Prawns, and to the French as the Crevette Imperiale, they are renowned for their jumbo size and striking bright red colour.
Carabineros translates literally as police, reputedly because the colour of their shells matched the uniforms of Spanish customs police. Yet, their distinct red colour does not change when cooked , as does a lobster shell from blue to red when boiled. More distinct and robust in flavour than other shrimps or langoustines, they are also appreciated for their large size. While their meat is mainly concentrated in the tail, their cephalothoraxes (head and body) are not to be overlooked, and are excellent for making clear and creamed soups and sauces to which it adds flavour and red colour. None of this prawn should go to waste, as Spanish consider the flavour of their heads as a delicacy.
HOW TO PREPARE CARABINERO PRAWNS?
Carabineros are traditionally prepared in Spain by simply cooking them under the grill and salting them at the end. Some suggest that they should be treated as a delicate small lobster versus a simple shrimp. Regardless, they can be poached, sauteed, steamed and are excellent in paellas and robust stews, etc. There are many Michelin star chefs that value the plate appeal of their colour and size when served whole. Our Carabineros are caught off the coasts of Morocco or Spain.
HOW MANY CARABINEROS DO I GET WITH MY ORDER?
Carabinero prawns are large prawns and these large carabineros are bigger still. With an average weight of 0.95Kg, each box contains between 11 and 15 prawns. Whole and head on, they are individually quick frozen on the boats to ensure their freshness.
HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY CARABINERO PRAWNS?
You will receive one frozen box of large carabinero prawns delivered on ice pads. If you are not using the prawns straight away, store in the freezer. If you are, then you will need to thaw it in the fridge for at least 24 hours before cooking.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WEIGHTS CAN VARY FROM BOX TO BOX, SO EXPECT A SLIGHT VARIATION ON THE NUMBER OF CARABINERO PRAWNS YOUR GET.
Ingredients, Nutritional Values & Allergens
Ingredients
Ingredients: Carabinero prawn (Plesiopenaeus Edwardsianus), acidity regulators (E-450), antioxidants (E-330 & E-331), preservative (E-223), |
Net Weight: 0.95Kg |
Best Before: See label |
Country of Origin: See label |
Brand: Hispamare |
Packaging: Polystyrene freezer box |
Storage: Keep frozen |
Usage: Defrost before use |
Region: Morocco |
Allergens
Nutritional Values
TYPICAL VALUES | Per 100g |
Energy KJ | 702.81 Kj |
Energy kcal | 168 Kcal |
Fat | 4.2g |
of which saturates | 1.1g |
Carbohydrate | <0.1g |
Protein | 16.8g |
Salt | 1.7g |
Shipping Rates
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FREE
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£3.45
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£2.45
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FREE
The Source
Hispamare
Hispamare was founded in 2015 but is a part of company which as been working within the fishing sector for 60 years. In 2015 they were created with the idea of providing the best produce possible for its customer, offering wild fish products from the best boats, in the highest quality conditions.