Qinzhou Prawns

Qinzhou Prawns

　　Prawns are one of Qinzhou’s four famous seafood delicacies. The main local varieties include the long-haired prawn, Indian white prawn, and Japanese prawn, while introduced species include the banana prawn and the Pacific white shrimp. Qinzhou prawns are known for their delicious taste and high nutritional value. Currently, Qinzhou has 530,000 mu of prawn farming area, producing over 8,000 tons of prawns annually. (Qinzhou)

　　Among Qinzhou’s abundant seafood, oysters, prawns, grouper, and blue crabs are known as the “Four Famous Products of Qinzhou.”

　　The prawns from Qinzhou are long and laterally compressed, with thin, meaty shells that are smooth, transparent, and either bluish-green or brownish-yellow in color. Their rostrums have serrated edges on both the upper and lower sides, and the tips of their tail segments are very pointed. Qinzhou-produced prawns have a long history and enjoy an excellent reputation both domestically and internationally. During the Ming Dynasty, they were praised in Japan and Southeast Asian countries as the “Chinese King Prawn.” These prawns are known for their fragrant, delicious taste, tender and smooth texture, and are satisfying without being greasy. They are a high-protein, low-fat, high-energy nutritious seafood, making them a premium dish for banquets. Currently, Qinzhou has 100,000 mu of prawn farming area, producing over 30,000 tons of prawns annually. The main local varieties include the long-haired prawn, Indian white prawn, and Japanese prawn, while introduced varieties include the banana prawn and the Pacific white shrimp.