so i read here that the ones we can easily buy at the supermarket are ewww farmed like that ikcy fish - basa i think, trouble is i love prawns and so good to have them in the freezer for a quick easy meal or snack, so when and maybe where can we get the aussie ones? anyone know please
rainrain1,
Jan 9, 11:19pm
I'm eating some of those bad boys right now....I'll let you know if I survive
motorbo,
Jan 9, 11:22pm
haha i know ive eaten them but now i know its like ewwwwwwwwwwwwww
rainrain1,
Jan 9, 11:38pm
You wouldn't eat anything if you took note of all the no no foodie grumblers :-)
motorbo,
Jan 9, 11:49pm
i dunno i tend to try and avoid too much processed food
cookessentials,
Jan 10, 12:05am
I will be sampling all the different varieties in Cairns from Friday...yum yum. Now, seriously, I did see them in Countdown at New Year, they were the Australian banana prawns. If you have a local wet fish shop, I would ask them or see if there are any seafood places online that you can purchase from.
rainrain1,
Jan 10, 12:09am
Just about all the food we eat is fresh home grown, or fresh from the sea....but oh those scrummy prawns, I can't resist them every once in a while
They are about the same price as the ones from the supermarket here. About $22 per kg.
lyl_guy,
Jan 10, 2:16am
I saw Aussie prawns at the local Pak'n'save today for $35 a kilo.
paddypf,
Jan 10, 2:39am
Countdown has them on special this week just under $22 kg
motorbo,
Jan 10, 2:44am
my countdown doesnt it only sells the other ones, i will check out pack in save, thanks everyone!! i love having them for a quick healthy soup and when i feel norty i wrap them in soaked rice paper and then fry them!!! crispy delish parcels to have with sweet chilli sauce
fisher,
Jan 10, 4:50am
cooky... when ya in port douglas... go to the seafood mart.... best prawns in qnsl.... used to bring them off the boats at the wharf...Take some baskets off and cook em on the spot.....cant get more fresh than that... check out the wharf..(ask about) but dont think they do it anymore so have to get at local seafood mart...
callie2000,
Jan 10, 5:13am
what are the different types called, eg the farmed ones you said eww
cookessentials,
Jan 10, 12:12pm
Morning Mr Fisher, I will be sure to. DH has an internal "radar" for anything to doo with prawns LOL, a bit like my mango radar. Have you tried any of those smoking recipes yet?
herself,
Jan 10, 9:24pm
Countdown Bayfair has the Aussie Banana prawns on special in the deli today.$21.99kg.I had to buy some!:-)
davidt4,
Jan 10, 9:47pm
Countdown in Grey Lynn has them too but I couldn't find a soul to serve me this morning.After ringing the bell three times I gave up, along with another customer.
uli,
Jan 16, 11:17pm
The countdown special is gone now - lovely lovely ones they were too :)
But you can buy at new World at present for $25 a kilo - wild caught Australian Mooloolaba prawns.
They also have NZ Gurnard fillets on special for $23 - so have a seafood night - and don't forget to make davidt4's lovely mayo to go with it all.
Good luck - and enjoy!
motorbo,
Jan 17, 1:13am
cheers Uli, i saw that on the weekend pamphlet am gonna go tommorrow had to get home to make a birthday cake tonight. i had calamari tonight, got 6 for 6 bucks, please tell me they are kiwi caught lol
uli,
Jan 17, 4:38pm
No idea - did you ask?
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