Ladram Bay Prawns - 200g

Our fishing vessels work out of Exmouth, Brixham and Newlyn, and operate in accordance with the Seafood Responsible Fishing Scheme. They keep us well topped up most days with a selection of fresh fish and shellfish, and a catch can often be on its way to the Greendale farm shop within hours of leaving the sea. If we can’t catch it ourselves, we source only from trusted suppliers with standards as high as our own. The fish available may vary, depending on the season, but a delicious variety is always to be found on our fish counter. From whole fish to fillets, live lobsters to shrimp, our wide selection is sold in a choice of portion sizes and prepared for your convenience by our skilled fishmongers.

Prawns (and their crustacean relatives) turn pinkish-red when cooked because they contain biochemicals that react to heat. Lobsters, Crabs and Prawns all have a pigment called astaxanthin in their shells, which is hidden by a coating of protein while the animal is alive. Cooking destroys the protein and releases the pigment, hence the colour change.

These Ladram Bay Prawns are supplied cooked and ready to use. They’re perfect for a classic Prawn Cocktail; simply peel their skins off, reserving a few whole to use as a garnish, and then pile them on top of crisp, shredded iceberg lettuce and slices of cucumber. Serve with lemon wedges and a dish of Marie Rosé sauce.