How to Clean Prawns | How to Devein Prawns
Prawns are a tasty and quick-to-cook seafood. They have a mild sweet flavor and a tender texture that makes them great in many dishes. Cleaning and deveining prawns might seem like a bit of work, but it’s necessary to make sure that they’re safe to eat. By cleaning the prawns properly, you can have a cleaner and healthier meal.
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- 200 grams prawns
Instructions
- Take prawns in a bowl. I got it shell removed if you have shells then first take it out and then proceed.
- Take a prawn turn to the back side, you can see a vein black in color sometimes it looks grey or even greyish white.
- Use a small sharp knife to make a slit along the middle of the back. Pull out the vein and discard it.
- You can see all the veins here. Now the prawn is deveined and is ready.
- Rinse it with water 2-3 times.
- Add little turmeric powder and wash it once.
- Now cleaned prawns is ready to cook.
Notes
- Peel the Shells First – If the prawns have shells, start by peeling them off, starting from the head to the tail. Then proceed with the next.
- Use a Sharp Knife – A sharp knife or kitchen scissors will help you make a clean slit along the back of the prawn, allowing you to easily remove the vein without damaging the flesh of the prawn.
- Vein Color – The vein color may appear black, gray, or white, but it’s important to remove it no matter what color it is. This helps avoid digestive issues and improves the flavor of the prawn in the dish.
- Rinsing – After deveining, rinse the prawns with water a few times to remove any leftover dirt. This step ensures they are completely clean.
- Turmeric – Adding a pinch of turmeric while washing the prawns helps remove any lingering smells and gives them an extra layer of cleanliness.
Nutrition Facts
How to Clean Prawns | How to Devein Prawns
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 322mg107%
Sodium 238mg10%
Potassium 528mg15%
Protein 40g80%
Calcium 128mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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