cooking prawns

Posted by crystal (6 days ago)

When I cook prawns, sometimes the shell sticks to the flesh and it is difficult to eat. Why is this?
Do the prawns have to be cooked on a high heat or low? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ldsllvn (5 days ago)

high heat. I actually prefer to shell them (leaving just the tail end bit on) before cooking - I dont really like having to peel them once already cooked - too much mess. And I do find that already shelled prawns are nowhere near as nice as once with shells on - so I prefer to buy ones with shells on and then peel them just before cooking. Any reason why you need to cook them with shells?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by crystal (4 days ago)

I like to chew on the shells and I believe they have calcium if eaten?

I do marinate with some kitchen salt though

(I am based in Hong Kong)