Fresh Large Whole Raw Prawns

Whole raw prawns with heads, shells and long antennae intact: a translucent grey-blue over the body with darker banding, and pinkish-red legs and tail fans. They are shown heaped on a white plate by a sink, laid out on a pale board, and held up in tongs over a steel worktop with lemon and rosemary alongside.

The meat is firm and sweet, and the shells are worth keeping — simmer them with the heads for a quick stock. Grill, steam or poach them briefly, or peel and stir-fry.

• Whole, raw, heads and shells on
• Grey-blue translucent shell
• Pinkish legs and tail fans
• Grill, steam, poach or stir-fry

Keep frozen at -18°C or below. Thaw in the refrigerator and cook thoroughly before eating.