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A 2kg box of wild-caught Argentinian red prawns — head-on, shell-on, packed and blast-frozen on the catching vessel. The deep red shells come naturally from the prawns’ cold-water diet (rich in astaxanthin), and the meat has the sweet, tender, lobster-like character that sets this species apart from farmed alternatives. An excellent-value centrepiece for a summer barbecue, and a premium plate for a seafood platter or paella.
Pack details
- Net weight: 2kg per box
- Form: whole — head-on, shell-on
- Species: Argentine red prawn (Pleoticus muelleri)
- Catch method: wild — never farmed
- Origin: cold South Atlantic waters off Argentina
- Frozen: packed and blast-frozen on the boat to lock in freshness
- Storage: keep at –18°C; defrost in the fridge for 4–6 hours, or seal in a bag and submerge in cold water for 20–30 minutes
How to cook Argentinian red prawns
Red prawns cook in roughly half the time of other prawns, so resist the temptation to overdo them — the flesh turns rubbery quickly. Pat dry after defrosting before cooking.
- Barbecue or griddle: drizzle with olive oil, season with sea salt, grill shell-on over high heat for 2–3 minutes each side until the shells turn vivid pink-orange and the flesh is opaque.
- Pan-fry: sauté in butter and garlic over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Oven: roast at 220°C for 6–8 minutes shell-on with garlic and chilli.
Best served with lemon wedges, aioli, salsa verde or simply good olive oil and crusty bread. Naturally suited to paella, gambas pil pil and shellfish platters. Don’t discard the heads — they’re full of flavour and make an excellent stock for prawn risotto or bisque.
Sourcing and delivery
Sourced from a third-party-certified Argentinian fishery committed to sustainable practice — wild-caught with no field pens, forced feeding, antibiotics or genetic manipulation. Dispatched frozen from our UK warehouse in insulated packaging with the cold chain intact through to your door, with next-day delivery available across most of the UK. The most affordable way to put a true premium prawn on the plate.
