The Knowledge - Black Tiger Shrimp


Latin: Penaeus monodon

French: Crevette

German: Garnele

Spanish: Camaron

Japanese: Ebi

Black tiger shrimp get their name from the dark stripes that encircle the shell of the black tiger. Black tiger shrimp are also known as giant tiger prawns, or tigers. When cooked, tiger shrimp meat turns white and the black stripes on the shell turn bright red. This is one of the most popular varieties of shrimp on the Asian, European, and American markets.

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