How to Peel Spot Prawns

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    1 lb crab (amount variable)

  • Calories

    300 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Peel Spot Prawns

Are you struggling to peel prawns? This tutorial will teach you how to peel spot prawns (the easy way!) with scissors.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spot prawns (frozen)
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Instructions

  1. Add frozen spot prawns to a large bowl and fill with cold (not warm or hot) water. Let the prawns thaw for about 15 minutes. Optionally, drain the water to stop the shrimp from continuing to quick thaw.Tip: If the prawns have roe, it will be easiest to remove while the prawns are still partially frozen.
  2. Using kitchen shears (scissors), cut the prawn from head to tail along the upper, rounded portion of the shell.
  3. Use your fingers to peel both sides of the shell back away from the meat.If you notice a dark vein on the shrimp (the digestive tract), you should be able to easily remove it at this point by using the tip of the scissors or a small paring knife. (Deveining the shrimp is optional.)
  4. Gently remove the prawn meat, taking care not to accidentally tear off part of the tail.Store the shrimp meat in the fridge until you're ready to use. Use within 1 day.
  5. If the prawns have roe attached, flip the shell over. You can now separate the roe from the shell. Refrigerate the roe until ready to use and use within 1 day. Store the shells in the freezer and use to make stock when you're ready.Alternatively, leave the roe in the shell and place both in a freezer bag to make stock later.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Potassium 1040mg (30%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 6070IU (121%) Vitamin C 66.7mg (74%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1lb crab (amount variable)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Potassium 1040mg 22%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 6070IU 121%
Vitamin C 66.7mg 74%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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