Prawn Perfection

Fran Abdallaoui and Pamela Clark share their tips for buying, preparing and cooking prawns this Christmas.

- Fran Abdallaoui And Pamela Clark

Buying

Of all the ingredients, seafood is the most perishable, so plan your shopping well.

Pre-order everything and arrange to pick it up on Christmas Eve, or at the earliest, two days prior.

On the day of purchase, take a chiller bag, then aim to have your seafood under proper refrigeration as soon as possible.

Look for uncooked prawns that are free of discolouration; reject any that are showing signs of blackness.

Storing

Once home, place prawns on a plate or tray, or in a lidded container. Cover with a damp cloth, then plastic wrap or a lid. Place in coldest part of the fridge; usually the bottom shelf. Eat within two days.

Freezing