ABOUT
PRAWNS
You can buy prawns raw
(also described as green)
or cooked, either in the
shell or peeled. There are
a number of varieties, each
differing slightly in flavour
and size, and seasonal
availability. Many are wild
caught, others are farmed.
Generally it is best to buy
whole, unpeeled prawns
as you can better judge
freshness. Shells should have
no discoloured patches and
the prawns should smell of
the sea. Plus, if you buy
whole prawns, you can utilise
the heads and peeled shells
in stocks and soups.