CARABINEROS
Excite your palate with these extraordinary Carabineros Spanish Red Prawns, named after the iconic red uniform the Spanish guard wears. With their striking colour and generous size, wild Carabineros are genuinely spectacular. These prawns are perfect for discerning enthusiasts and promise an unforgettable taste journey that will leave you yearning for more.
Our succulent Carabineros are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Their firm texture and sweet yet robust flavour profile distinguish them from common varieties. The flavour comes mainly from the prawn's prominent head, where the prized coral and its excellent flesh are found. These prawns retain their vibrant hue when cooked and shine when grilled and served with a touch of lemon or fresh pasta.
Feeding solely on plankton and seaweed, Carabineros attain sizes unparalleled by other red prawns. Sourced sustainably and hand-selected for supreme quality, our prawns reflect our dedication to ethical standards, ensuring you savour their exceptional taste while supporting responsible fishing practices.
Despite their luxurious reputation, cooking Carabineros Prawns is a simple process that allows you to appreciate their rich flavours and vibrant colours.
HOW TO COOK CARABINEROS
1. Start by rinsing the Carabineros Prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Preheat your pan over medium-high heat.
3. Season the prawns with salt and pepper on both sides while the pan is heating up.
4. Once the pan is hot enough, add olive oil.
5. Place the prawns in the pan close together but without overlapping. Cook them on one side for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright red.
6. Flip the prawns and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes. Tip: Carabineros prawns have a vibrant natural red colour that intensifies with cooking, so don't judge doneness strictly by colour.
7. Once cooked, remove them from the heat. The prawns should feel firm to the touch, and their shells should turn a deeper shade of red.
8. Serve them immediately while they're still hot, with lemon wedges on the side for added flavour, if desired.
Remember, the head of the Carabineros prawn is packed with flavour. Many love to suck out the juices, which are especially rich, similar to a fine bisque.
Enjoy the unparalleled taste of this seafood delicacy!
Origin: Spain
Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C until the expiry date mentioned on the pack or Keep refrigerated for 24 hours before consumption
DELIVERY
Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.
Our Delivery Service
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.
Time-Sensitive & Event Orders
Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.
If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.
DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch
Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.
Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.
Full delivery details and shipping rates: here
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY
Please choose your delivery date for pre-Christmas orders using the date-picker in your shopping basket. We will make every effort to deliver on your selected day, but this is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day.
ORDER DEADLINES
For delivery on or before 23/12/25: Midnight, 18/12/25
For delivery between Christmas & New Year's Eve: Midnight, 27/12/25
Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY
If you have freezer space available, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible or select delivery before 20th December. We reserve the right to adjust your delivery date up to 2 days in advance if we feel it risks not arriving to you promptly.
FRESH TRUFFLES
Your truffles will be harvested as close to Christmas as possible to offer the longest shelf life and the freshest product. We fly them in from Europe early each morning on the same days we dispatch them to you.
Last available pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December. The truffles will be good for a minimum of 6 days; any longer may impact your enjoyment. PLEASE notify us via email if you need them for the exact delivery day you requested, or consider receiving them a day earlier if that date is available.
As always with fresh truffles, they are best eaten as soon as possible to enjoy maximum aroma.
Please note: White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Year's Eve. Instead, please order fresh black truffles.
FRESH PRODUCTS
All fresh products are supplied with a use-by date beyond 28/12/25, with the exception of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than 23rd December.
WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS / DRY GOODS
All of our frozen products have a long shelf life in the freezer or at least 5 days if defrosted. Orders containing only frozen products will be delivered no later than 20th December.
Certain products (subject to availability) can be ordered for delivery on 30/12/25.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
From 19/12/25: Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders. Please email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
WAREHOUSE COLLECTION
You can collect in person from our warehouse until 5pm on 23/12/25. Select PICK UP in the checkout section of the website.
Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com
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PRAWN PREPARATION & COOKING TIPS
The culinary possibilities with the various prawns we sell are endless. Grilled, roasted, baked, steamed, poached, or enjoyed raw as sashimi, check our guide for techniques
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