Penaeus monodon, commonly known as the giant tiger prawn, Asian tiger shrimp, black tiger shrimp, and other names, is a marine crustacean that is widely reared for food. Shrimp have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and low levels of mercury. As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein but low in food energy. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol, from 122 mg to 251 mg per 100 g of shrimp, depending on the method of preparation. Shrimp consumption, however, is considered healthy for the circulatory system because the lack of significant levels of saturated fat in shrimp means that the high cholesterol content in shrimp actually improves the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol and lowers triglycerides. Tiger prawn, with its unique stripes and firm consistency, tastes delicious and is one of the best varieties of prawns. These prawns are firm, juicy and have an enticing flavor. You can prepare traditional prawn malai curries or add them to a cooked dish to enhance the taste, barbecue them as a crunchy starter or make battered prawn fries. Traditional prawn special masalas are prepared with onion & tomato along with fish masalas prepared with special homemade ingredients