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Skull Island Tiger Prawns

Skull Island Tiger Prawns

Wild-caught off Australia’s Skull Island, these giant tiger prawns are MSC certified, known for their bold size, striking dark stripes, and sweet clean flavor. Snap-frozen within an hour of harvest to ensure optimal quality.

Scientific Name
Penaeus esculentus
Penaeus semisulcatus
regional nicknames
Brown Tiger Prawn, Tiger Prawn, Skullies

Product Details

product format

Raw, Frozen

prep

Head-on, Shell-on

Count range

U/6 to 1/15 (3 x 3 kg)

country of origin

Australia

catch method

Wild-Caught

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Species highlights

Exclusive Wild-Caught Origin

Harvested from the remote waters surrounding Skull Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Australia—never farmed and sourced under tightly managed quotas.

Exceptional Flavor & Texture

Naturally sweet with a clean ocean flavor, firm and juicy bite, and a lingering umami depth with subtle mushroom and briny notes.

Premium Quality & Integrity

Wild-caught and immediately processed for peak freshness, ensuring pristine presentation and a superior culinary experience.

Culinary Versatility

Ideal for grilling, roasting, steaming, or featuring in high-impact seafood platters and elevated pasta or entrée applications.

Responsible Sourcing

MSC-Certified
Strict trawl and bycatch regulations
Certified carbon neutral fishery

Traceability

Fully traceable to vessel

Delicious Details

Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.

Flavor Notes

Sweet, clean ocean flavor with a firm, juicy bite and natural brine finish

Texture

Meaty and juicy with bite retention under heat

Ideal Cooking Techniques

Grilling

Pasta

Tempura

Butter Poached

Culinary uses
across cuisines

Butterflied Skull Island Prawns in Garlic Butter, Chilli and Chives

Cuisine Type
Australian
Source
Skull Island

Butterflied Skull Island prawns roasted in sizzling garlic butter with chilli and fresh chives, finished with lime for a vibrant Australian seafood dish.

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Skull Island Tiger Prawns with Honey Harissa Butter

Cuisine Type
Australian
Source
Skull Island

Skull Island tiger prawns grilled and brushed with a luscious honey-harissa butter for a sweet-spicy seafood dish.

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Split and Roast Skull Island King Prawns with Spicy Butter

Cuisine Type
Mediterranean
Source
Skull Island

Split and roast Skull Island prawns smothered in a fiery spiced butter and finished with lime, olive oil, and chives.

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Skull Island Prawn Fajitas with Chipotle Sauce & Tequila Mayonnaise

Cuisine Type
Tex-Mex
Source
Skull Island

Sizzling Skull Island tiger prawns charred with peppers and chipotle, served in warm corn tortillas with zesty tomato salsa and a creamy tequila-infused mayo.

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