Black Tiger prawns: taste, sizes & how to cook them
The special-occasion prawn — large, firm and rich.
From ₹760 / kg whole prawn, raw
Black Tiger is the big prawn — large, firm and meaty with a rich, sweet flavour. Built for fry, grill, roast, biryani and restaurant-style dishes. Pond-direct from our own Andhra ponds, never frozen, and cleaned to order.
🦐 Order Tiger nowBest for
- Prawn fry & roast
- Grills & tandoori
- Tiger prawn biryani
- Restaurant-style dishes
Sizes & count
Count = prawns per kg — a lower count means bigger prawns.
Why ShrimpLi Black Tiger Prawns
- Pond-direct from our own Andhra ponds — not market-sourced
- Never frozen — unbroken 0–4 °C cold chain, pond to door
- No sulphites, no STPP — clean-label, never soaked to fake weight
- Cleaned to order — peeled & de-veined, cleaning included in the price
Black Tiger Prawns — FAQs
What is Black Tiger prawn?
Black Tiger is a large, firm prawn with dark stripes and rich, sweet meat. It holds its shape on the grill and in the pan, which makes it the choice for fry, roast, tandoori and restaurant-style dishes.
Why are Tiger prawns more expensive than Vannamei?
Tiger prawns grow larger, take longer to farm, and yield fewer prawns per kg (a lower count) — bigger, meatier prawns with a firmer bite. That size and texture is why they cost more and suit special meals.
What size Tiger prawn is best for grilling?
Large (26–34 per kg) or Jumbo (20–25 per kg) — the bigger sizes stay juicy on the grill and make an impressive plate.