Fresh Jumbo Prawns, Tender Sweet

Jumbo prawns earn their name on size, but the reason to buy them is the texture: plump, firm meat with a clean sweetness that survives a hard sear. The shells carry a blue-grey sheen with pink at the tail, a sign they were frozen while still fresh.

They are cleaned before packing, so there is no vein to chase and no prep between you and the pan. Sizing is even across the pack, which means they cook at the same rate instead of some drying out while others are still raw.

Grill or pan-fry them hot and fast with garlic and butter, poach them for a cocktail, or use them raw in ceviche where the sweetness shows best. Salt early, cook briefly, and let them rest a moment before serving.

• Large, plump bodies with a blue-grey sheen and pink tails
• Pre-cleaned and ready to cook straight from frozen
• Sweet, firm meat that stays tender under high heat
• Even sizing, so a pan of them finishes together