Healthy Food Database
Farmed Prawns
Queensland farms over 75% of prawns in Australia, NSW 22% and NT 3%.
Note about amines: Fresh seafood has low amine levels, but when older than two days the amine content rises to moderate, and any fish that has been frozen has high levels.
Category: Seafood - Crustacean
In Season:
To Buy:
Farmed prawns are available whole and sold fresh. Buy from the fish market. For both cooked or green prawns, look for a firm body with moist flesh and the shell tight and intact. There should be a pleasant fresh smell and no sign of black.
To Store:
Whether in the refrigerator or freezer, leave prawns in their shell. This protects them against dehydration, keeping in moisture and flavour. To refrigerate, place cooked prawns in a covered plastic container or in an airtight plastic bag on a plate.
Tips & Tricks:
De-vein by slitting the centre back with a very fine-bladed knife and pull the vein out.
A serve of prawns is equal to about 15 prawns.
Cooking Tips:
Do not re-cook cooked prawns. Green prawns are can be grilled, barbecued, stir-fried, deep-fried, or boiled. Prawns are translucent when raw and turn white with pinkish bands when cooked. Avoid overcooking.
Nutrition per Per serve:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.1
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Immune Deficiencies
Prostate Problems
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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