17/22 pieces

Medium Prawns (17–22 Pieces) — Meaty, Juicy & Perfect for Karahi, BBQ and Rich Masala | Fresh Delivery in Karachi

Medium Prawns (17–22 pieces) are a highly practical and popular prawn size in Karachi kitchens, offering a perfect balance of size, juiciness, and versatility. They’re big enough to give a proper bite, yet flexible enough to work in both BBQ-style dishes and desi gravies.

These prawns are naturally sweet with a firm texture that holds well during cooking. They don’t turn rubbery easily and absorb spices evenly, making them ideal for prawn karahi, butter garlic prawns, BBQ skewers, shallow fry, and restaurant-style masala recipes.

At Anbar Fish Karachi, 17–22 count prawns are freshly sourced, hygienically cleaned, and delivered chilled across Karachi, so you receive clean, odor-free seafood ready to cook.

Similar Seafood You May Like

If you enjoy 17–22 Size Prawns, you may also like:

• 16–20 Prawns – Slightly larger, premium bite

• 21–25 Prawns – Large and versatile

• 30–35 Prawns – Best for curry & biryani

Flavor Profile

Both shrimp and prawns are similar in regards to their basic flavor profile, with the primary differences in taste and texture being due to diet, habitat, and region rather than if it’s a shrimp or a prawn. They have a mild, nutty flavor and firm texture, and can reach lengths of up to eight inches. They are versatile enough to cook in many ways.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Indian Prawn, Indian White Prawn, Indian Shrimp
• Local Name: Jaira, Saana, Kalri, Madak, Pattas
• Scientific Name: Penaeus (Fenneropenaeus) indicus

Habitat

They are found near shelf areas from the coastline and on Soft bottoms from the shore down to deeper waters.

Catching Method

They are caught using bottom trawls, cast nets, bag nets, and beach seines

Physical Attributes

Carapace rather smooth lacking gastro frontal and hepatic crests; rostrum slightly curved at tip and sigmoidal-shaped with 7–9 teeth on dorsal and 3–6 teeth on ventral margin; 3rd maxilliped of male with distal segment (a) about as long as 2nd segment (b) which bears atuft of dense long hairs.

Color

The body is semi-translucent, somewhat yellowish-white (small specimens) or greyish green, and covered with numerous minute dark brown dots; distal part of uropod is yellowish with red margins; antennal flagella is somewhat yellowish.

Size

On average, white prawns are 3 to 6 inches ( whole ). However other sizes are also occasionally available.

Peeling Preferences

Medium prawns are preferred to be used Whole, Head-off & Deveined, Tail ON & deveined, and peeled & deveined.

Approx. Peeling Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Head-off: 70 %
• Tail ON: 55 %
• Full Peeled: 50 %

Why 17–22 Size Prawns Are a Smart Choice in Karachi

• Medium, visible prawns with good meat yield
• Juicy texture with natural sweetness
• Ideal for karahi, BBQ & masala
• Absorbs spices without overcooking
• Minimal shrinkage when cooked correctly
• Fresh and hygienically prepared in Karachi

Health Benefits of Large Prawns

• High in lean protein
• Naturally low in fat & calories
• Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
• Good source of Vitamin B12 & selenium
• Light, filling and easy to digest

Best Ways to Cook 17–22 Prawns

Prawn Karahi – Thick masala, juicy prawns
BBQ / Grilled Prawns – Smoky and flavorful
Butter Garlic Prawns – Rich and aromatic
Pan-Fried Prawns – Quick, premium dish
Desi Prawn Masala – Balanced spice absorption

Cooking Tip: Cook on medium-high heat and avoid overcooking to maintain juiciness and texture.

17-22 Medium Prawns – FAQ

Question	Answer
Are 17–22 prawns good for karahi?	Yes, ideal size for thick masala.
Are they suitable for BBQ?	Yes, hold well on grill & skewers.
How do they compare to 21–25 size?	Slightly thicker and meatier.
Do they shrink while cooking?	Minimal shrinkage if not overcooked.
Are they fresh in Karachi?	Yes, delivered chilled same day.