23/29 pieces

Medium Prawns (23–29 Pieces) — Juicy, Clean & Perfect for Frying, Curry, Pasta & Everyday Cooking

Medium Prawns (23–29 pieces per kg) are the perfect balance of size and flavor — big enough to feel meaty, yet tender enough for quick everyday cooking. These prawns are naturally sweet, juicy, and clean in taste, making them incredibly versatile for both desi and continental dishes.

Because they cook fast and stay soft, they’re ideal for prawn karahi, crispy fry, garlic butter prawns, pasta, noodles, rice bowls, and stir-fries. Their medium size is loved by families because they’re easy to eat, easy to clean, and perfect for all kinds of recipes without overpowering the dish.

At Anbar Fish, every prawn is fresh, deveined, cleaned, and delivered chilled, so you can cook without any prep hassle.

Similar Seafood to Try

If you enjoy these medium prawns, you may also like: Large Prawns (35–40 pieces), Flower Prawns, Squid Calamari, or Green Mussels for more delicious seafood options.

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, large prawns are 25 – 30 whole prawns in a Kg.

Peeling Preferences

Large prawns are preferred to be used whole, head-off, and tail-on

Approx. Peeling Yields

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

Why Choose Medium Prawns (23–29 Pieces) from Anbar Fish?

Meaty Yet Tender Size – Perfect balance for daily meals
Naturally Sweet & Juicy – Loved by kids and adults
Cleaned & Deveined – Ready to cook instantly
Very Versatile – Works in desi, Asian, and continental dishes
Fresh Coastal Quality – Delivered chilled across Karachi

Health Benefits of Medium Prawns

High in Lean Protein – Excellent for strength & fitness
Low in Fat & Calories – Great for healthy eating
Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Supports heart & brain health
Packed with Selenium & Zinc – Strengthens immunity
Contains Vitamin B12 – Good for energy & nerve function

Cooking Inspiration

Medium Prawn Fry – Crispy outer layer with juicy center
Prawn Karahi / Masala – Medium prawns cook evenly and absorb spices well
Garlic Butter Prawns – Quick, aromatic, and irresistible
Prawn Pasta / Noodles – Perfect bite-size pieces
Prawn Stir-Fry – Light, fast, and delicious
Prawn Rice / Biryani – A must-try for seafood lovers

Tip: Medium prawns cook in just a few minutes — remove from heat as soon as they curl to maintain their tenderness.

Medium Prawns (23-29 Pieces) – FAQ