Head On

Fish

Head On

Head-on prawns keep the cephalothorax attached—more flavour for grilling and stocks, more drama on the plate. Heads baste the meat and yield fat for sauces. Grill or pan-sear hard; suck the heads or simmer them for bisque after the meat is eaten. Freshness shows in bright eyes and firm shells.

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Unit

Characteristics

Preparations

RoastedSimmeredStock

Traits

CollagenFull FlavourStock WorthyTraditional

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 115

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.94 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.08 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.92 g
  • Cholesterol 53.2 mg
  • Sodium 81 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 17 g
  • Water 74.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Heads mix lean meat, collagen, and small fat deposits—great for stock more than pure macros.

History

Head-on prawns and shrimp were the default market form in coastal Asia and beyond.

Western restaurants rediscovered head-on prawns as a premium grill item.

Head-on prawns signalled quality on modern seafood menus and social media plates.

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