Tail

Fish

Tail

Prawn tail as a labelled cut usually means the abdominal section with or without the tail fan left on for presentation—the cocktail-prawn look. The fan helps plating and gives diners a handle. Poach gently for cocktails or grill with the shell still on the last segment. Do not boil hard or the meat toughens and curls into a tight ring.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedGrilledStewedStock

Traits

Bone InFlavourfulGelatinous Or MeatySlowSpecialty

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 111

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 2.93 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.6 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.14 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.19 g
  • Cholesterol 56.9 mg
  • Sodium 80.6 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.3 g
  • Water 70.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.

History

Cocktail culture made tail-on prawns a banquet and hotel classic.

Frozen tail-on prawns standardised the cocktail garnish worldwide.

Tail-on prawns remained the default for cold seafood platters.

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