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Vannamei

Chilli & Lime Marinated Shrimp

Chilli & lime marinated shrimp is a fresh, zesty ready-to-cook protein for warmer-weather ranges. We develop the marinade and pack to your brand.

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Product overview

King prawns in a chilli, lime & herb marinade — ready to cook. Grilled/pan-fried, salads, light meals. Retail packs (150 g) and skewer formats.

Applications

  • Retail frozen
  • Ready to cook
  • Foodservice

Product information

Reference data for the displayed configuration. Confirm the final specification for your market before launch.

Quick specificationsFormat, count, coating and preparation
Species
Vannamei
Prawn share
High — ~79–99% king prawn on retail packs
Marinade
Chilli, lime (juice/leaf/oil), coriander, garlic, spices
Format
Ready to cook from frozen/chilled; skewer option
Ingredients & allergensFormulation and destination-market declarations
Ingredients
King prawns (crustacean), Water, Rapeseed oil, Onion, Coriander leaf, Red bell pepper, Lime leaf, Corn starch, Garlic, Spices, Concentrated lime juice, Salt, Citric acid, Lime oil, Tomato purée, Spirit vinegar; or a sweet chilli marinade (canola oil, sugar, salt, spices, dehydrated vegetables, garlic powder, fruit juice concentrate, onion powder, spice extracts).
Allergens
Shrimp (crustacean)
Nutrition informationPer agreed recipe and serving size
Basis
per 100 g / per serving (85 g)
Energy
141 kcal / 120 kcal
Fat
5.9 g / 5 g
of which saturates
0.6 g / 0.5 g
of which trans
0 g / 0 g
Cholesterol
129.4 mg / 110 mg
Sodium
176.5 mg / 150 mg (7% DV per serving)
Carbohydrate
2.4 g / 2 g
of which fibre
0 g / 0 g
of which sugars
2.4 g / 2 g
of which added sugars
1.2 g / 1 g
Protein
18.8 g / 16 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg / 0 mcg
Calcium
58.8 mg / 50 mg
Iron
0.1 mg / 0.1 mg
Potassium
0 mg / 0 mg
Sodium · market requirement
Final sodium target is set per destination market. For Canada and the US, the formulation is reviewed against the applicable front-of-pack and sodium-claim thresholds before launch.
Cooking instructionsFrom frozen, for the displayed configuration
Cooking
5–8 min over medium heat
Packaging & storagePack format, storage temperature and shelf life

Packaging, storage temperature and shelf life are confirmed per the agreed specification.

Options & variations

Indicative configurations for this product line. Pack format, shrimp count, coating, treatment and preparation can be specified to your brief — not every combination is standard, so confirm availability before the first sample.

Pack format
  • Retail pack (150 g)Standard
  • Family / value pack (500 g)
  • Foodservice bag (1 kg)
  • Bulk carton (10 kg)
Shrimp count (per lb)
  • 26/30Standard
  • 31/35
  • 36/40
Treatment
  • Raw IQFStandard
  • Glazed (10%)
  • Glazed (20%)
  • Blanched
Sauce / seasoning
  • Marinade / sauce includedStandard
  • Sauce supplied separately on request
Preparation
  • Pan cookStandard
  • Grill
  • Oven bake
  • Air fry

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The development opportunity

An evidence-based view of why this format exists, where it sells, and what to develop. Product-line counts come from Ecosea's own market scan; market figures are from public sources, linked below.

Market rationaleWhy this format?

Shrimp is a core, high-frequency seafood protein: U.S. per capita seafood consumption reached 19.1 lb and roughly 80% of it is imported (NOAA), while warm-water prawns rank among the top-5 UK retail seafood by volume at 25,312 tonnes (Seafish). Marinating turns a commodity item into a value-added, prep-free centre-of-plate, and the chilli-and-lime profile is a familiar bright-citrus-plus-heat flavour that suits both chilled ready-to-eat and grill-at-home occasions.

Where it playsChannel and occasion

It plays where seafood value is added at the counter and in the pack: chilled supermarket seafood sets (trays and single-serve), in-store service counters and grab-and-go deli, and grill/BBQ home cooking during the 'dine-in to save money' shift Seafish reports. Canadian supply signals fit this too: BC prawn/shrimp are mostly exported frozen, mainly to the USA (48%).

Product propositionWhat to differentiate?

Heat-with-clarity: a controlled mild chilli level balanced by real lime (zest, juice and oil) so it reads fresh and savoury rather than sticky-sweet like sweet-chilli marinades. Format and occasion fit: single-serve skewer for grill/counter versus a packable chilled tray, with protein-forward, low-saturated-fat nutrition. Provenance and clean label: responsibly sourced certified farmed shrimp with a short recognisable ingredient list and mindful sodium/sugar.

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