Looking to buy Prawns Online?
If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us is that everything can be purchased online. Buying fresh meat online is not only extremely safe but also a great way to save time and access a variety of products. That’s why many consumers who once believed in the traditional ways of buying meat from a wet market are slowly switching to online means. With far greater accessibility and convenience, it is a wise choice.
If you’re looking to make the switch but need some clarity
here’s everything you need to know about prawns and buying prawns online.
What do prawns taste like?
If you have never bought prawns online or from a wet market
before and are looking to buy prawns online, then you must first know that
shrimp and prawn are two different kinds of meats. However, they can be used
interchangeably in the kitchen. Prawns have a distinct taste that is sweeter
than shrimp. Prawns are also meatier pieces and aren’t as tender as shrimp.
Before you buy prawns online, here’s a bit about the
different kinds of prawns.
There are about 300 species of prawn in the world; however,
only a small percentage of this can be used commercially. In India, freshwater
prawns, green tiger prawns and yellow prawns are household favourites.
What to look for
when buying prawns?
Here are a few ways to check that the prawns you buy are
fresh and of good quality.
Prawns, like any other seafood, when fresh does not have a
foul-fishy smell. If you buy prawns online, make sure the prawns are chilled
but not frozen. Frozen prawns tend to cling together in clumps.
Another way to check the freshness of prawns is to look at
its appearance. You want the prawns you buy to appear moist. If you’re buying
prawns in the shell then the prawns should not appear dry or have cracked
shells. Lastly look at the colour of the prawn. Prawns have a blue-gray colour
when raw.
How do you clean prawns?
To clean fish market prawns start by washing them in some cold water. Then gently
pull the head and tail of the prawn. The head of the prawn can be used to make
a curry. Store in the refrigerator if you plan on doing this. Then remove the
shell by gently tugging on it. To devein the prawn scrub the black thread-like
structure off.
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