Usage: From extravagant ‘shell-out’ dinner parties to humble seafood platters made right at home, an aquatic-themed feast with a variety of shellfish is sure to light up every taste bud and awaken all the senses. In order to fully enjoy the experience of pigging out on KJC’s fresh prawns, it definitely helps to prioritise the early stages of preparing the crawfish, and the various ways these uncured prawns can be cooked. The following suggestions serve as a guideline to the copious techniques of cooking organic marine critters in the most delectable and palatable way to further enhance the consummatory experience:
Methods of Cooking:
- Deep-frying: The sensation of biting into a crispy and textural exterior of a freshwater prawn and tasting its sweet, juicy interior that melts onto your tongue is undoubtedly a core memory for most of us. Perfecting that crispy crunch on the outside of the crawfish and producing the rich, fatty brawn inside is no small feat, even for the most professional of cooks. But by simply heating the preferred type of oil to the exact temperature of 350 to 375°F (177 to 191°C) before gently dropping in the pre-battered protein of choice, this gregarious task can be achieved. As an additional boost of flavour, to further enhance the taste of the crustacean, the batter used to coat the piddock can be seasoned with several seasonings like pepper, salt, paprika, and even a dash of lemon juice to give that perfectly complimentary acidic tang needed to elevate the naturally sweet taste of various types of arthropods.
- Steaming: Often popularised by being featured in Chinese cuisine, steamed fresh prawns are without a doubt a delicacy both locally and internationally. For specific types of shellfish like the Tiger Prawn or the Vanamei Prawn, steaming it can actually produce a succulent taste from the flesh. This is due to the generally larger size of these types of shrimps that tend to develop a gamey and rubbery taste if exposed to heat for extended periods of time. Therefore, exposing the fresh prawns to a milder, subdued source of heat and a slower way of cooking like steaming can aid in enriching its unsmoked flavour profile.
Certifications:
- JAKIM Halal-certified: KJC Fresh Prawns, as well as all other KJC frozen and processed goods, have been certified and identified as Halal as enforced by JAKIM, ensuring the safe and ethical eating of this product by Muslims worldwide.
Storage: To prolong the consistent firmness of the fresh prawns, it is recommended to be stored in a freezer immediately after purchasing, at a temperature of about -18°C (-0.4°F) or below. This is because, storing frozen seafood such as prawns and other marine-based proteins at room temperature or in warmer temperatures, may trigger the active breeding of bacteria on the surface of the prawn flesh, hence causing it to spoil at an alarming rate.
KJC Fresh Prawns Overview:
The versatility of marine-based protein is fundamentally different from that of land-based protein sources like chicken or beef, in the way that they absorb flavour and ‘respond’ to certain temperatures of heat. White meat sources like chicken have a tendency to retain a smokier flavour when exposed to high amounts of heat, whereas shellfish can perk up and take on a firmer, ‘bouncier’ sort of texture in their flavour. Knowing the types of protein and recognising the proper ways to cook them can be a surefire way to obtain the finest quality of cooking on the type of ingredients used, in this case, the fresh prawns. Similarly, one of the most commonly committed mistakes of those who regularly prepare shrimp is to discard the outer shells. Widely regarded to be one of the most flavourful parts of any crustacean is the shell itself which can be used to provide ample flavour for a wide range of dishes. Making a broth with the shell will result in an extremely flavourful, tangy concoction that can be used in cooking flavoured rice, as an additional seasoning in dough or even as a brine used for basting other forms of protein such as red meat.
About KJC Enterprise:
KJC Enterprise, which was founded in 2020, is fully devoted and on track to being one of the leading seafood retailers in the Asian market by consistently pushing boundaries and striving to serve their clientele with the freshest, most inexpensive, top-notch quality piddock. With their extensive understanding of a variety of aquatic lifeforms such as crabs, shellfish, fresh prawns, squid, and frozen poultry and chicken, this steadily-growing institution has already begun turning heads as industry specialists due to their unwavering dedication and commitment to their service.
Frozen Fresh Prawns Specifications:
- Net weight of 1kg (2.2 lbs)
- Shelf life of 1 week
- Fast-frozen to conserve freshness
- Featuring various types of prawns such as Tiger Prawn, Vanamei Prawn and Sea Prawn
- Expertly and ethically sourced from industry professionals
- Suitable for a myriad of cuisines and cooking styles
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