Aristeus antennatus
Mediterranean red prawn wholesale at Mercabarna
The jewel of the Mediterranean, selected every morning at auction.
Check today's availabilityOrigin and auctions
Mediterranean red prawn, selected live at the auctions of Palamós, Roses, Blanes and Barcelona. We buy without middlemen at the afternoon auctions, which allows us to guarantee freshness and origin in every batch.
Sizes
- Extra (up to 23 per kg)
- Large (24–35 per kg)
- Medium (36–50 per kg)
- Small (over 50 per kg)
Available year-round
Sales format
Frequently asked questions
Mediterranean red prawn wholesale at Mercabarna
Red prawn (Aristeus antennatus) is larger, with a more intense flavour and deep red colour; it comes from auctions like Palamós. White shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) is smaller, with a more delicate flavour and pinkish tone.
Mainly from Palamós, Roses and Blanes. Each batch has its auction of origin identified in the health documentation.
At 0 to 3 °C, on melting ice. We recommend consuming it within 24–48 hours to enjoy all its freshness.
For delivery, the minimum is 3 kg. For pickup at the Mercabarna stall there is no minimum.
Other products
