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Carabineros Prawns, Large, Deep-Sea, Red, 11/15 Reviews

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Large Carabinero Prawns, also known as Scarlet Shrimp or Cardinal Prawns, are a highly sought-after deep-sea prawn species from the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Renowned for their jumbo size and striking bright red color, these prawns are appreciated for their robust, distinct flavor. The meat is mainly concentrated in the tail, but the cephalothoraxes (head and body) are not to be overlooked and are excellent for making clear and creamed soups. Carabineros, which translates to 'police' in Spanish, are named for the color of their shells, which resembles the uniforms of Spanish customs police. The red color does not change when cooked, making them a popular choice in professional kitchens worldwide.

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Manlio Bettini
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If you are a true seafood lover, and living in the UK you cannot ever get ultra fresh red Mediterranean fish and seafood you will enjoy these superlative Carabineros ( also know as Cardinal prawns). Unfortunately the delivery took too long so they arrived half defrosted, and for this reason I will not chance eating them raw as they should. Pan grilled with just salt is how I would recommend them to be cooked, taking care not to lose the precious juices and humor from the head, which you should crunch with your teeth and suck judiciously to fully appreciate the amazing flavour ...
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Posted 6 years ago
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Posted 7 years ago
Great service and fantastic product will order food from you again. Thanks Martin
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Posted 8 years ago
The taste is fine but no that fresh !!
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Posted 8 years ago
These prawns are well worth the money. Simply cooked on a plancha with rock salt, they were super tasty. Be sure to suck the heads though..the best bit.
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Posted 10 years ago