Extra Large Prawn per KG (20-30 prawns in one KG)

Fresh Extra Large Prawns (جھینگے) in Karachi

Extra Large prawns give a premium bite without the price of Super Jumbo – great for skewers and restaurant-style dishes at home.

At Ilyas Fish, we receive fresh seafood stock daily. Order extra large prawns online, choose how you want them cleaned, and get them delivered to your door.

Extra Large Prawns at a Glance

English Name: Prawns / Shrimp
Urdu Name: جھینگا / جھینگے
Roman Urdu Name: Jhinga / Jheenga
Type: Marine shellfish (crustacean) from the Arabian Sea
Size Grade: Extra Large – approx. 20–30 prawns per kg
Taste: Sweet and delicate
Best For: butter garlic prawns, grilled prawn skewers, prawn tikka, prawn karahi with big pieces

What Are Prawns?

Prawns – known in Pakistan as Jhinga (جھینگا) – are one of Karachi’s best-loved seafoods. Several prawn species from the Arabian Sea are sold under the name “prawns” in Pakistani markets, so we grade our prawns by size (count per kilogram) rather than by species name.

Prawns have sweet, delicate meat that cooks in minutes and takes Pakistani spices beautifully.

What Does “20–30 Prawns per KG” Mean?

Prawns are graded by how many whole prawns make up one kilogram. A lower number means bigger prawns. Extra Large prawns are approximately 20–30 whole prawns per kg, counted before cleaning. The exact count can vary slightly with each batch.

Free Prawn Cleaning – Cleaning Options

Standard cleaning is free at Ilyas Fish. Tell us your preferred style in the order notes or on WhatsApp:

• Whole (as is) – head and shell on
• Headless, shell on
• Peeled, tail on – great for grilling and frying
• Peeled and deveined – ready for karahi, curry and rice dishes
• Butterflied – opened flat for grilling and garlic butter prawns

How We Weigh Prawns

Prawns are weighed whole, before cleaning, and the price is per kilogram of whole prawns. Removing heads, shells and veins takes away a noticeable part of the weight, so the cleaned prawns you receive will weigh less than the billed weight. Peeled and headless cleaning removes the most.

Best Ways to Cook Extra Large Prawns

Butter garlic prawns

Sauté peeled prawns in butter with plenty of garlic, chilli flakes and lemon – ready in minutes.

Grilled prawn skewers

Thread peeled prawns on skewers with onion and capsicum, marinate and grill quickly.

Prawn tikka

Marinate in yogurt, tikka masala and lemon, then grill or pan-roast until lightly charred.

Prawn karahi with big pieces

Big prawns stay juicy in a karahi – add them in the last few minutes of cooking.

Whatever you cook, remember that prawns cook fast. They are done as soon as they turn opaque and pink-orange and curl into a loose “C” shape – usually just a few minutes. A tight “O” curl means they are overcooked and will be rubbery.

Quick marinade: lemon juice, garlic-ginger paste, red chilli, turmeric, salt and a little oil – rest for 15–20 minutes, then cook on high heat.

How to Check Fresh Prawns

• Shells are shiny and firmly attached
• Heads are attached and not black or loose
• Flesh is firm, not soft or mushy
• Smell is fresh and of the sea, never ammonia-like or sour

How to Store Prawns

Refrigerate at 4°C or below as soon as they arrive and cook within 1–2 days, or freeze them. Thaw frozen prawns in the refrigerator. Keep raw seafood separate from ready-to-eat food, and cook prawns until the flesh is opaque (63°C / 145°F).

Allergy Note

Prawns are shellfish, one of the most common food allergens. People with a shellfish allergy should not eat prawns.

Choosing the Right Prawn Size

Ilyas Fish sells prawns in several grades: Small (100+ per kg), Medium (60–80), Large (35–50), Extra Large (20–30) and Super Jumbo (10–15), plus Tiger Prawns in Medium (30–40), Large (16–25) and Super Jumbo (10–15). Smaller grades suit rice dishes and pakoras; bigger grades suit grilling and BBQ. Browse all sizes in our Prawns category.

Buy Extra Large Prawns Online – Karachi & Pakistan Delivery

Ilyas Fish is a Karachi seafood store. Order extra large prawns online for delivery anywhere in Karachi – including DHA, Clifton, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, Federal B Area, PECHS, Gulistan-e-Jauhar and Saddar – and we also deliver to other cities across Pakistan. Add to cart above, or order on WhatsApp at +92 306 9279998.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many extra large prawns are in 1 kg?

Approximately 20–30 whole prawns per kilogram, counted before cleaning.

What are prawns called in Urdu?

Prawns are called جھینگا (Jhinga) in Urdu.

Is prawn cleaning free?

Yes. Standard cleaning is free – headless, peeled or peeled and deveined.

Are prawns weighed before or after cleaning?

Before cleaning. The price is per kg of whole prawns, so the cleaned weight you receive is lower.

What are extra large prawns best for?

butter garlic prawns, grilled prawn skewers, prawn tikka, prawn karahi with big pieces.

How do I know when prawns are cooked?

They turn opaque and pink-orange and curl into a loose “C” shape. This usually takes only a few minutes.

How should I store prawns after delivery?

Refrigerate at 4°C or below and cook within 1–2 days, or freeze them.

Do you deliver prawns outside Karachi?

Yes. Ilyas Fish delivers across Karachi and to other cities in Pakistan. Contact us on WhatsApp to confirm delivery for your city.