Common Name:
White Prawn
Scientific Name:
Parapenaeus longirostris (H. Lucas, 1846)
Reproduction Period:
Spring to Autumn
Harvesting Areas:
Northeast Atlantic, in sandy and muddy seabeds, typically between 50 and 300 metres deep.
Packaging:
Boxes
Sizes:
Single size
The white prawn is a slender and delicate crustacean, with a light colouration ranging from whitish to pale pink tones. When fresh, its body is slightly translucent and features a fine, serrated rostrum typical of the species. It inhabits deeper sandy and muddy seabeds, where it moves constantly in search of food.
It is recognised for its refined, mild flavour, with subtle natural sweetness and a firm yet delicate texture. The meat remains succulent after cooking, making it ideal for grilling, sautéing, or incorporating into rice dishes, pasta and seafood preparations. Its elegant aromatic profile makes it a preferred choice in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, standing out for its balance of freshness, lightness and flavour.
