Results of sensory evaluation showed a good relation with the TPC. The increase in TVN was closely related with the decrease in odour and overall acceptability mean scores especially for MAP samples. However, TMA was not a good indicator of freshness for black tiger prawn. Therefore, based on sensory evaluation and total plate counts, the shelf life of black tiger prawn stored at 1 ± 2 °C would then be extended from 14 days in AP to 19 days in MAP