Medium prawns 50/60 pieces

Medium Prawns (50–60 Pieces) — Soft, Juicy & Perfect for Frying, Pasta, Curry & Daily Cooking

Looking for prawns that are easy to cook, versatile, and budget-friendly? These Medium Prawns (50–60 pieces per kg) are the perfect choice for everyday meals. They’re soft, juicy, mildly sweet, and ideal for a wide range of dishes — whether you’re making a quick dinner or a flavorful desi curry.

Their smaller size allows them to cook fast and evenly, making them excellent for crispy fry, garlic butter prawns, pasta, noodles, soups, biryani, stir-fries, and desi karahi. They absorb marinades beautifully and stay tender, making every bite flavorful and satisfying.

At Anbar Fish, each prawn is cleaned, deveined, washed, and delivered chilled, so you get convenience and freshness in every pack.

Similar Seafood to Try

If you like these medium prawns, you may also enjoy: Medium Prawns (62–80 pieces), 23–29 Pieces, Flower Prawns, or Small Shrimp, depending on the recipe and portion size you need.

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, jumbo prawns are 16 – 20 whole prawns in a Kg.

Peeling Preferences

Jumbo prawns are preferred to be used Whole, Head-off & Deveined, and Tail ON

Approx. Peeling Yields

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

Why Choose Medium Prawns (50–60 Pieces) from Anbar Fish?

Perfect Everyday Size – Easy to cook and easy to eat
Soft & Mildly Sweet Flavor – Loved by kids and families
Fully Cleaned & Deveined – Zero prep required
Versatile for All Recipes – Desi, Asian, or continental
Fresh Coastal Quality – Delivered chilled across Karachi

Health Benefits of Medium Prawns

High in Lean Protein – Great for strength and daily nutrition
Low Fat & Low Calories – Ideal for healthy meals
Rich in Vitamin B12 – Supports energy and nerve health
Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Good for heart, skin & brain
Minerals like Zinc & Selenium – Boost immunity and metabolism

Cooking Inspiration

Crispy Prawn Fry – Light, crunchy, and ready in minutes
Garlic Butter Medium Prawns – A flavorful quick meal
Prawn Pasta / Noodles – Perfect bite-size for creamy or spicy sauces
Prawn Karahi / Masala – Tender prawns that absorb spice beautifully
Prawn Fried Rice / Biryani – A seafood twist on classics
Prawn Tempura – Light and delicious with dipping sauces

Pro Tip: These prawns cook very quickly — remove from heat as soon as they curl to keep them tender and juicy.

Medium Prawns (50–60 Pieces) — FAQ