Retail Guide

To be sure of quality ask for Australian Tiger prawns or Crystal Bay Prawns

Ask to taste them before you buy them (for cooked prawns)

When looking at the prawns make sure the heads are firmly attached, and that they have a glossy colour (both cooked and uncooked prawns)

If the prawns are cooked, look for a tight curled tail, with flesh that is firm to touch.

Always choose Australian Grown Prawns.

How many to buy?

For a meal size portion of prawns allow approximately 300g of whole prawns per person - they are surprisingly filling

Getting them home

Ideally if you know you’re going to buy prawns, take an esky with ice and place them straight in after you purchase them.

If you don’t have an esky, don’t panic, they should be fine for the ride home, especially if your retailer can add a little ice to the bag, but be sure not to leave them sitting in a hot car for too long.

Where to buy

Australian Grown Prawns are available at most seafood retail outlets throughout Australia. If your local seafood retailer does not stock them, let them know they can be easily sourced through our 'buy them' page on this site.