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| == Prawns ==
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| '''Prawns''' are marine crustaceans resembling small lobsters, belonging to the suborder [[Dendrobranchiata]]. They are widely consumed as seafood across the world and are known for their sweet and delicate flavor.
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| [[File:Prawn.jpg|thumb|500px|right|A common prawn]]
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| === Taxonomy and Classification ===
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| Prawns belong to the order [[Decapoda]] and are classified into the suborder Dendrobranchiata. They are closely related to shrimp, but there are some structural differences between them, especially in the gill and abdominal segments.
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| ==== Species ====
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| There are numerous species of prawns, including:
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| * '''[[Penaeus monodon]]''' – Giant tiger prawn
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| * '''[[Litopenaeus vannamei]]''' – Whiteleg shrimp or Pacific white shrimp
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| * '''[[Macrobrachium rosenbergii]]''' – Giant freshwater prawn
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| === Physical Characteristics ===
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| Prawns are typically characterized by:
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| * A slender, elongated body
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| * Long antennas
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| * A segmented tail that aids in swimming
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| * Hard exoskeleton which they periodically molt as they grow
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| === Habitat and Distribution ===
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| [[File:Prawn dishes.jpeg|File:Prawn dishes|thumb|500px]]
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| Prawns inhabit various aquatic environments ranging from freshwater lakes and streams to deep-sea habitats. They are found worldwide, primarily in warm coastal waters.
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| === Diet ===
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| Prawns are omnivores. Their diet mainly consists of:
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| * Small aquatic plants
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| * Algae
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| * Plankton
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| * Small fish and other sea creatures
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| === Commercial Significance ===
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| Prawns have significant commercial value and are farmed in numerous countries. They are a major source of protein and have a high demand in seafood markets worldwide.
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| ==== Farming ====
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| '''Prawn farming''' or '''shrimp farming''' is a rapidly growing aquaculture business. It involves raising prawns in enclosures such as ponds, tanks, or controlled aquatic environments.
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| === Culinary Uses ===
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| Prawns are a delicacy in many cuisines and are used in a multitude of dishes, including:
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| * [[Prawn curry]]
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| * [[Prawn cocktail]]
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| * [[Grilled prawns]]
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| * [[Tempura prawns]]
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| === Nutritional Value ===
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| Prawns are a rich source of:
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| * Protein
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| * Omega-3 fatty acids
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| * Vitamins like B12
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| * Minerals like zinc and iodine
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| === Conservation ===
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| Overfishing and the environmental impact of prawn farming have raised concerns. Efforts are being made to adopt sustainable fishing practices and environmentally-friendly aquaculture methods.
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| == Keto prawn recipes ==
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| * [[5 minute sherried shrimp tapas (recipe)|5 minute sherried shrimp tapas]]
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| * [[5-minute low-fat garlic prawns (recipe)|5-minute low-fat garlic prawns]]
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| * [[Absolutely delicious gourmet prawns (recipe)|Absolutely delicious gourmet prawns]]
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| * [[Adobo marinade (recipe)|Adobo marinade]]
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| * [[Australian bbq prawns with lemon myrtle aioli (recipe)|Australian bbq prawns with lemon myrtle aioli]]
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| * [[Avocado and prawns in wasabi (recipe)|Avocado and prawns in wasabi]]
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| * [[Barbecue ginger prawns shrimp (recipe)|Barbecue ginger prawns shrimp]]
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| * [[Barbecue prawn (recipe)|Barbecue prawn]]
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| * [[Barbecue prawns with lemongrass (recipe)|Barbecue prawns with lemongrass]]
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| * [[Barbecue sesame prawns shrimp (recipe)|Barbecue sesame prawns shrimp]]
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| * [[Barbecued prawns shrimp with mustard dipping sauce (recipe)|Barbecued prawns shrimp with mustard dipping sauce]]
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| * [[Barbecued prawns with chilli, lime and cilantro butter (recipe)|Barbecued prawns with chilli, lime and cilantro butter]]
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| * [[Bbq prawns mit spice (recipe)|Bbq prawns mit spice]]
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| * [[Broiled lemon and garlic tiger prawns (recipe)|Broiled lemon and garlic tiger prawns]]
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| * [[Cheats garlic butter shrimp prawns and mushroom risotto (recipe)|Cheats garlic butter shrimp prawns and mushroom risotto]]
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| * [[Chicken oscar with a hollandaise sauce (recipe)|Chicken oscar with a hollandaise sauce]]
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| * [[Chicken/fish/ prawn chaat (recipe)|Chicken/fish/ prawn chaat]]
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| * [[Cool as a cucumber! Cheese, cucumber and chive sandwich spread (recipe)|Cool as a cucumber! Cheese, cucumber and chive sandwich spread]]
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| * [[Dalmatian fried prawns (recipe)|Dalmatian fried prawns]]
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| * [[Duck egg tapas (recipe)|Duck egg tapas]]
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| * [[Easy shrimp pate (recipe)|Easy shrimp pate]]
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| * [[Egyptian spiced prawns (recipe)|Egyptian spiced prawns]]
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| * [[Elegant japanese soup (recipe)|Elegant japanese soup]]
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| * [[Five-spice marinade (recipe)|Five-spice marinade]]
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| * [[Flaming garlic and whisky gambas! King prawns - giant shrimp (recipe)|Flaming garlic and whisky gambas! King prawns - giant shrimp]]
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| * [[Fresh salmon and lime cakes (recipe)|Fresh salmon and lime cakes]]
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| * [[Garlic and white wine prawns (recipe)|Garlic and white wine prawns]]
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| * [[Garlic prawns (recipe)|Garlic prawns]]
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| * [[Garlic prawns (recipe)|Garlic prawns]]
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| * [[Garlic prawns (recipe)|Garlic prawns]]
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| * [[Garlic prawns in the microwave (recipe)|Garlic prawns in the microwave]]
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| * [[Ginger and scallion sauce (recipe)|Ginger and scallion sauce]]
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| * [[Grilled hearts of romaine w/buttermilk-bleu cheese dressing (recipe)|Grilled hearts of romaine w/buttermilk-bleu cheese dressing]]
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| * [[Grilled king prawns with lemon, garlic and chilli (recipe)|Grilled king prawns with lemon, garlic and chilli]]
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| * [[Grilled prawns italiano (recipe)|Grilled prawns italiano]]
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| * [[Grilled prawns with cilantro and ginger sauce (recipe)|Grilled prawns with cilantro and ginger sauce]]
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| * [[Grilled prawns with raw sauce (recipe)|Grilled prawns with raw sauce]]
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| * [[Hello vodka prawns (recipe)|Hello vodka prawns]]
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| * [[Hibiscus and sumac prawns from hibiscus (recipe)|Hibiscus and sumac prawns from hibiscus]]
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| * [[Hoisin prawn mini pizzas (recipe)|Hoisin prawn mini pizzas]]
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| * [[Hot prawns (recipe)|Hot prawns]]
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| * [[Iconic aussie bbq prawns shrimp (recipe)|Iconic aussie bbq prawns shrimp]]
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| * [[Jalapeno tiger prawn ginger skewers (recipe)|Jalapeno tiger prawn ginger skewers]]
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| * [[Jumbo prawns shrimp with mushrooms and onions (recipe)|Jumbo prawns shrimp with mushrooms and onions]]
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| * [[Kaylenes prawn skewers (recipe)|Kaylenes prawn skewers]]
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| * [[L m prawns (recipe)|L m prawns]]
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| * [[Lemon basil shrimp (recipe)|Lemon basil shrimp]]
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| * [[Lemon chicken (recipe)|Lemon chicken]]
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| * [[Maitre d'hotel butter (recipe)|Maitre d'hotel butter]]
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| * [[Masala prawns shrimp (recipe)|Masala prawns shrimp]]
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| * [[Mexican prawn shrimp kebabs (recipe)|Mexican prawn shrimp kebabs]]
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| * [[Mixed tempura (recipe)|Mixed tempura]]
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| * [[Oaxacan grilled shrimp (recipe)|Oaxacan grilled shrimp]]
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| * [[Papeete tahitian prawns (recipe)|Papeete tahitian prawns]]
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| * [[Perfect prawns (recipe)|Perfect prawns]]
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| * [[Perfectly simple seafood dipping sauce (recipe)|Perfectly simple seafood dipping sauce]]
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| * [[Pinchos spanish kebabs/tapas - pork, lamb, prawns or chicken (recipe)|Pinchos spanish kebabs/tapas - pork, lamb, prawns or chicken]]
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| * [[Poppy seed and yoghurt dipping sauce for shrimp (recipe)|Poppy seed and yoghurt dipping sauce for shrimp]]
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| * [[Prawn and asparagus rolls (recipe)|Prawn and asparagus rolls]]
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| * [[Prawn and bacon brochettes (recipe)|Prawn and bacon brochettes]]
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| * [[Prawn and chive omelette (recipe)|Prawn and chive omelette]]
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| * [[Prawn and lime mayonnaise open sandwich (recipe)|Prawn and lime mayonnaise open sandwich]]
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| * [[Prawn and scallop kebabs with wasabi dipping sauce (recipe)|Prawn and scallop kebabs with wasabi dipping sauce]]
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| * [[Prawn cocktail sauce (recipe)|Prawn cocktail sauce]]
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| * [[Prawn shrimp and lime tartlets (recipe)|Prawn shrimp and lime tartlets]]
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| * [[Prawn shrimp cocktail (recipe)|Prawn shrimp cocktail]]
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| * [[Prawn shrimp cocktail (recipe)|Prawn shrimp cocktail]]
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| * [[Prawn shrimp pakoras (recipe)|Prawn shrimp pakoras]]
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| * [[Prawn/shrimp appetizers (recipe)|Prawn/shrimp appetizers]]
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| * [[Prawns / shrimp in garlic sauce (recipe)|Prawns / shrimp in garlic sauce]]
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| * [[Prawns amaretto (recipe)|Prawns amaretto]]
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| * [[Prawns and cream cheese (recipe)|Prawns and cream cheese]]
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| * [[Prawns peri-peri (recipe)|Prawns peri-peri]]
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| * [[Prawns shrimp on the barbie aussie style (recipe)|Prawns shrimp on the barbie aussie style]]
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| * [[Elegant japanese soup (recipe)|Elegant japanese soup]]
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| * [[Quickie tom yum soup (recipe)|Quickie tom yum soup]]
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| * [[Real gambas pil pil (recipe)|Real gambas pil pil]]
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| * [[Retro firecracker prawn cocktail shots! Shrimp cocktail shots (recipe)|Retro firecracker prawn cocktail shots! Shrimp cocktail shots]]
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| * [[Salt and pepper gambas spanish-style shrimp (recipe)|Salt and pepper gambas spanish-style shrimp]]
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| * [[Sate babi or ayam (recipe)|Sate babi or ayam]]
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| * [[Scrambled eggs (recipe)|Scrambled eggs]]
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| * [[Seared prawns with lime with mint and cilantro chutney (recipe)|Seared prawns with lime with mint and cilantro chutney]]
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| * [[Shrimp and chicken rice paper rolls (recipe)|Shrimp and chicken rice paper rolls]]
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| * [[Shrimp scampi (recipe)|Shrimp scampi]]
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| * [[Sizzling spanish garlic prawns - tapas style (recipe)|Sizzling spanish garlic prawns - tapas style]]
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| * [[Spicy grilled chicken strips (recipe)|Spicy grilled chicken strips]]
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| * [[Spicy skewered chicken (recipe)|Spicy skewered chicken]]
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| * [[Spring roll wrapper cups (recipe)|Spring roll wrapper cups]]
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| * [[Stir fried prawns (recipe)|Stir fried prawns]]
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| * [[Succulent prawns for the barbie (recipe)|Succulent prawns for the barbie]]
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| * [[Succulent shrimp/prawn spread no bake (recipe)|Succulent shrimp/prawn spread no bake]]
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| * [[Surf and turf barbecue skewers (recipe)|Surf and turf barbecue skewers]]
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| * [[Sweet gingered prawn rolls (recipe)|Sweet gingered prawn rolls]]
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| * [[Szechuan fish (recipe)|Szechuan fish]]
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| * [[Tahitian coconut vanilla prawns (recipe)|Tahitian coconut vanilla prawns]]
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| * [[Tempura batter - gluten free (recipe)|Tempura batter - gluten free]]
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| * [[Tequila lime prawns (recipe)|Tequila lime prawns]]
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| * [[Thai red curry crab cakes with a chili dipping sauce (recipe)|Thai red curry crab cakes with a chili dipping sauce]]
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| * [[Tiger prawns in garlic butter (recipe)|Tiger prawns in garlic butter]]
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| * [[Tikka marinade (recipe)|Tikka marinade]]
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| * [[Tuna mousse with crackers (recipe)|Tuna mousse with crackers]]
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| * [[Tunisian grilled prawns (recipe)|Tunisian grilled prawns]]
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| * [[Vegetarian ricepaper rolls (recipe)|Vegetarian ricepaper rolls]]
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| * [[Yummy roasted prawns (recipe)|Yummy roasted prawns]]
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| * [[Zanzibari prawn (recipe)|Zanzibari prawn]]
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[Shrimp]]
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| * [[Crustaceans]]
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| * [[Aquaculture]]
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| * [[Seafood]]
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| == References ==
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| * Tidwell, J.H. & D’Abramo, L.R. (2008). ''Prawn Culture in the United States''. Aquaculture Research Journal.
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| * [https://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Seafood Watch] – Recommendations for sustainable seafood consumption.
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