U-8 Black Tiger Shrimp from Costco's seafood counter are raw, jumbo-sized prawns sold fresh by the pound. The "U-8" designation means there are under 8 shrimp per pound, making these exceptionally large specimens prized for their impressive size and meaty yield. Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) are distinguished by the bold dark stripes running across their shells, along with their sweet flavor and firm, satisfying texture.

These shrimp are farm raised and sourced from Indonesia, previously frozen and thawed for display in Costco's fresh seafood case. Sold raw and shell-on, they are well suited to grilling, steaming, boiling, stir-frying, or broiling. Their jumbo size makes them ideal as a showpiece protein for seafood boils, shrimp cocktails, garlic butter preparations, and upscale appetizers or entrees. Thaw under cold running water before cooking and cook until shells turn bright red-orange and flesh is opaque throughout.