What food ingredients are covered on Flavaromas?

Flavaromas covers a wide range of food ingredients used in Bahraini and Gulf cuisine — including spices like saffron, turmeric, and cardamom; grains like rice and bulgur; herbs, proteins, and fresh produce commonly found in Middle Eastern cooking.

Can I find information on Middle Eastern spices on Flavaromas?

Yes. The Flavaromas ingredients guide covers popular Gulf and Middle Eastern spices including bezar spice blend, loomi (dried lime), sumac, za'atar, saffron, and more — with flavour profiles and recipe suggestions.

Do ingredient pages on Flavaromas link to recipes?

Yes. Each ingredient page on Flavaromas links to related recipes so you can immediately discover how to use that ingredient in authentic Gulf and Bahraini dishes.

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Tiger Prawns

Indo-Pacific — tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) are native to Asian waters from Japan to Australia. Among the most farmed species worldwide.Available year-round (farmed)Sweet, firm, and juicy with a satisfying snap. Slightly more pronounced flavor than regular shrimp with a good prawn sweetness.

Did You Know?

The striped pattern on tiger prawns helps them camouflage in seagrass beds while they wait to ambush prey at night — they're largely nocturnal predators.

Overview

Indo-Pacific — tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) are native to Asian waters from Japan to Australia. Among the most farmed species worldwide. · Available year-round (farmed) · proteins

Large prawns with distinctive black and white striped shells. Firm, sweet flesh with impressive size, popular in Asian and Western cuisines.

Indo-Pacific — tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) are native to Asian waters from Japan to Australia. Among the most farmed species worldwide.

Origin

Available year-round

Season

Easy

Difficulty

proteins

Flavor Profile

Sweetfirmand juicy with a satisfying snap. Slightly more pronounced flavor than regular shrimp with a good prawn sweetness.

Storage Tips

Fresh: refrigerate up to 2 days. Frozen: up to 3 months.

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How to Cook with Tiger Prawns

Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips

Cooking Tips

Grill in shell for smokiness. Peel and stir-fry in hot wok. Cook 2–3 minutes per side. The large size makes them ideal for BBQ skewers.

Best Pairings

garlicchililimecoconut milklemongrasssoy saucegingerspring onion

Substitutes

King prawns or jumbo shrimp.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

The nutritional profile and health properties of Tiger Prawns

Nutrition Highlights

fat

0.3

carbs

fiber

protein

calories

Quick Facts

Categoryproteins

OriginIndo-Pacific — tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) are native to Asian waters from Japan to Australia. Among the most farmed species worldwide.

SeasonAvailable year-round (farmed)

DifficultyEasy

Health Benefits

High protein, low fat, rich in B12, selenium, iodine, and zinc. Contains heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids.

Tiger Prawns Photos

3 photos showcasing Tiger Prawns in its many forms

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Tiger Prawns

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OriginIndo-Pacific — tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) are native to Asian waters from Japan to Australia. Among the most farmed species worldwide.

SeasonAvailable year-round (farmed)

DifficultyEasy

Flavor Notes

Sweetfirmand juicy with a satisfying snap. Slightly more pronounced flavor than regular shrimp with a good prawn sweetness.

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garlicchililimecoconut milklemongrasssoy saucegingerspring onion

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