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Australian Wild Prawns: Buying Wild Prawns

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In this module, we'll learn the essential skills for selecting fresh and high-quality Wild Australian Prawns. Wild Australian Prawns are a delicious and versatile seafood, so mastering the art of choosing prawns is crucial for an enjoyable culinary experience. 

By the end of this course, you'll be able to: 

  • Learn to rely on your senses—smell, touch, and sight—to assess the freshness and quality of prawns. 

  • Recognise warning signs that signal potential issues with the prawn's condition. 

  • Discover the advantages of buying frozen prawns in unopened cartons for optimal freshness. 

  • Interpret carton markings, including species, grade, and the distinction between raw (green) and cooked prawns. 

Who is this course for?

Professional chefs, hospitality professionals, culinary students, seafood industry retailers

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We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work