Notable for their sweet taste, tender texture and vibrant red colour, Patagonia prawns are wild caught off of Argentina’s southern coast in Patagonia and are prized for their sweet flavour, tender texture and delightful red hue. Their origin lies in their cold waters with abundant nutrients which create their delicious flavour profile.
These flash-frozen shrimp are flash-frozen immediately upon landing and packaged into one-pound packages for convenient thawing under cold running water.
Origin
Pink frozen prawns from the Pandalus species is an extremely versatile cold-water shrimp, suitable for numerous uses and available both fresh and frozen. Ours come from Madagascar farms with Label Rouge certification, ensuring our prawns have been raised following strict standards that replicate their natural environment.
Lightly cooked and opened prior to being immediately flash frozen once they reach the surface, protecting their tender texture and sweet flavour that is synonymous with lobster. One pound package includes 18 shrimp, enough for 2-3 servings when consumed head-on and shell intact.
While most shrimp consumed in the United States is imported from Southeast Asia and Latin America, our Best Choices Oregon pink shrimp (bite-size cocktail shrimp) and large B.C. spot prawns (which come from northern waters by local fishermen and are managed sustainably) come from local waters with minimal bycatch that does not harm endangered sea turtles or other species.
Nutrition
These sustainably wild shrimp hail from Florida’s Gulf Coast waters. Once hoisted to the surface, they are promptly flash frozen to ensure maximum shelf life and maximum sustainability.
Fish is a fantastic addition to salads, casseroles, and omelettes due to its quick cooking time and attractive pink hue. Furthermore, it can also be enjoyed grilled, sauteed or battered and fried – it makes the perfect seafood choice!
Raw shrimp may appear blueish grey when raw; when cooked, however, their hue changes dramatically due to astaxanthin – the same chemical responsible for giving flamingo feathers their vivid hue.
Cooking
Frozen prawns make great additions to any meal, be it grilling, sauteing, air frying or poaching; however, before defrosting them under cold water for several minutes until thawed. Rinse off any remaining ice crystals to prevent overcooking or toughening of their flesh.
Cooking shrimp until they turn light pink is key; otherwise, they risk becoming tough and rubbery. Once ready to remove from the heat, set up an ice water bowl nearby – this will stop their cooking process, keeping your prawns nice and tender!
Add salt and pepper, Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning or rosemary and garlic as desired to your frozen prawns for a quick and tasty way to enhance seafood stews or simply as a simple dinner option with pasta and fresh bread – they make an excellent source of Vitamin B12, zinc phosphorus selenium!
Storage
Frozen prawns are just as delicious and much more convenient. After being flash frozen at sea, their bright and juicy flavour remains intact, lasting in your freezer without losing their delicious taste or texture.
When cooking directly from frozen, make sure to thoroughly rinse off any ice crystals before grilling, sauteing or boiling. It is best to thaw frozen prawns in the refrigerator – which should take around 8 hours – but alternatively, you can quickly defrost them under running cold water for several minutes with gentle movement so they are evenly defrosted.
Before purchasing and eating pink frozen prawns, we always advise checking their colour. Their natural bright and translucent hue can change over time due to air, light or other environmental influences; one way of telling if prawns are fresh is their rich and lively pink hue; alternatively, you could look for deep reddish-pink or grey-blue shades instead.
Frozen prawns are easy to prepare and the recipe you see here can be made with any size shrimp. The secret ingredient is a splash of white wine that adds depth and flavour. The resulting dish is great as an appetizer or a meal when served over pasta, linguine, or another type of pasta. The sauce can also be poured over slices of toasted bread drizzled with olive oil.
This quick and easy meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party with friends. The combination of flavours is fresh and delicious. It is also a nutritious dish because it contains lots of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. These include niacin, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, potassium, and copper. It is low in fat and sodium. It is a good source of folate, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.