Small Prawns (100–120 Pieces) — Sweet, Juicy & Perfect for Fry, Masala & Everyday Cooking | Fresh Delivery in Karachi
Small Prawns (100–120 pieces) are a Karachi kitchen essential, especially for people who love quick-cooking seafood with big flavor. These prawns are naturally sweet, juicy, and tender, making them ideal for crispy fry, prawn masala, karahi, pulao, omelette, and stir-fry dishes.
Because of their smaller size, these prawns cook fast and absorb spices beautifully, giving you intense flavor in every bite. They’re especially popular for street-style prawn fry and home-style masala recipes, where texture and taste matter more than size.
At Anbar Fish Karachi, our small prawns are freshly sourced, carefully cleaned, and delivered chilled across Karachi, so you get clean, odor-free prawns ready for cooking.
Similar Seafood You May Like
If you enjoy Small Prawns, you may also like: Medium Prawns (50–60 pcs), Large Prawns (35–40 pcs), Flower Prawns.
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 Small Prawns Are a Karachi Favorite
Naturally Sweet & Juicy – Big taste in small size
Perfect for Fry & Masala – Crisps and cooks evenly
Quick Cooking – Ready in minutes
Excellent Spice Absorption
Great Value for Everyday Meals
Fresh Daily Sourcing in Karachi
Cleaned & Ready to Cook
Health Benefits of Small Prawns
High in Lean Protein – Supports muscle & energy
Low in Fat & Calories – Light yet filling
Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Heart & brain health
Good Source of Vitamin B12 & Selenium
Easy to Digest – Suitable for all age groups
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Best Ways to Cook Small Prawns (100–120 pcs)
Small Prawn Fry – Crispy, golden & flavorful
Prawn Masala – Thick gravy, bold taste
Karachi-Style Prawn Karahi
Prawn Pulao or Fried Rice
Prawn Omelette – Quick & protein-rich
Stir-Fried Prawns – Light oil, high flavor
Chef’s Tip: For extra crispiness, pat prawns dry completely before frying and cook on medium-high heat.
Small Prawns – FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are small prawns good for frying? | Yes — they turn very crispy. |
| Do they have strong smell? | No — fresh prawns are mild. |
| How fast do they cook? | Very fast — usually 3–5 minutes. |
| Are they suitable for curry? | Yes — especially thick masala. |
| Are they fresh in Karachi? | Yes — sourced daily and delivered chilled. |
| Are small prawns healthy? | Yes — high protein, low fat. |
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