Jumbo head-on Black Tiger prawns, bold, meaty, and built for the braai. With only 6–8 per 800g box, each one is substantial enough to be the centrepiece of the plate. The head-on preparation keeps the flavour locked in during cooking, giving you a deeper, richer result whether you're grilling over coals or simmering in a sauce. Delivered to your door within 12–48 hours.
Why You'll Love Them
- Jumbo size — only 6–8 per box — impressive on the plate and satisfying to eat
- Head-on for deeper flavour — the head adds richness to the cooking juices and sauces
- Firm, meaty texture — holds shape beautifully on the braai or in the pan
- Black Tiger variety — one of the most prized prawn species for flavour and size
- Backed by 30+ years in the seafood industry — Shami trusted for quality and consistency
How to Cook
For the braai: brush with garlic butter, lemon, and a pinch of chilli, then grill over medium-high coals for 3–4 minutes per side until the shells are charred and the flesh is just cooked through. For a pan sauce: cook in butter and garlic, deglaze with white wine, and finish with cream or a squeeze of lemon. For a curry: add whole to a spiced tomato base and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes — the heads enrich the sauce as they cook.
Add the Cut & Devein Service
Want them prepped and ready to cook? Add our Prawn Cut & Devein service for only R10 per box — expertly cleaned and prepared so your prawns arrive ready to go straight into the pan.
Pairs Well With
Season with our Cajun Spice or Fish Spice for the braai, or cook in our 7-in-1 Seafood Curry Masala for a rich prawn curry. Browse the full Seafood range to build your spread, or explore our other Head-On Prawns for different size options.
Storage
Keep frozen at −18°C or below. Once thawed, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours. Do not refreeze once thawed.
