Introduction:
The following method is to increase both visual appeal and the apparent size (circular shape and larger appearance) of these king size crustaceans.
Remove the rostum (prawn head)
- Remove the antenna (curly and long feelers)
- Remove the periopods (front legs) but retain the pleopods (hind legs)
- Cut off those telson (sharp spiky parts of the prawn tail)Most importantly, all you need to do is to use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors, starting from behind the prawn head, cut the shell along the middle portion of the prawn body and all the way to the tail to reveal and remove the central vein or the intestinal track.
Rinse well and set aside to cook.
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Still maintaining the shells but much easily to remove when served.
Garnished with chopped fresh red chillies.
Note:
Prawn heads make a great base for stock, so they are well worth keeping especially sea prawns.
Recommendation:
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