Headless

Fish

Headless

Headless prawns are the abdomen only—easier storage, milder cook-off aroma, and the standard frozen retail form. Meat is still sweet and snap-firm when not overcooked. Thaw cold, pat dry, and cook hot and fast. Shell-on headless pieces stay moister than peeled for grilling.

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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 116

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.96 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.88 g
  • Cholesterol 58 mg
  • Sodium 81.2 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 16.7 g
  • Water 71.4 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Industrial peeling and freezing lines made headless prawns a global commodity.

Supermarket freezers filled with headless raw and cooked prawns.

Food-service contracts standardised headless prawn counts per kilo.

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