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52 exciting prawn recipes

The star of summer dining.

Prawns have become an Australian summer staple but these sensational shellfish are great to enjoy all year round, too. So whether you prefer Banana, Tiger or King, we’ve rounded up the best recipes for them all. From light prawn cocktails and barbecue skewers perfect for summer entertaining to the ultimate comfort winter dish of prawn and chorizo gumbo, our selection of prawn recipes, cooked with flavours from across the globe, are sure to be a winner.

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PAPPARDELLE WITH SAFFRONTOMATO & PRAWNS

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Pappardelle with saffron tomato and prawns

Pappardelle with saffron tomato and prawns

A luxurious date night meal thats designed to impress.

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Easy combination fried rice

Easy combination fried rice

Use up leftover rice with a few fresh and healthy ingredients to create this Chinese takeaway family favourite that’s quick and easy.

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Garlic prawns with sourdough toast

Garlic prawns with sourdough toast

We’ve given a gourmet twist to the classic garlic butter prawns by adding a fragrant zesty sauce.

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Perfect barbecue prawns

Perfect barbecue prawns

Chuck another shrimp on the barbie, mate.

prawn stir fry noodle

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Honey prawn stir-fry

Honey prawn stir-fry

Stir-fried prawns are tossed through sweet honey and soy sauce and served with thick rice noodles for a filling, and healthy family dinner idea.

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Prawn, rosemary and corn risotto

Prawn, rosemary and corn risotto

This classic risotto with sweet corn and fragrant rosemary boasts light spring flavours for a hearty dish that won’t make you feel weighed down.

Spaghetti with chilli garlic prawns

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Spaghetti with chilli garlic prawns

Spaghetti with chilli garlic prawns

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Thermomix chilli prawn chorizo penne

Thermomix chilli prawn chorizo penne

This simple chilli prawn pasta with chorizo is easy to create in your Thermomix and can be on the table in under an hour.

Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns

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Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns

Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns

These modern Asian inspired hash browns are the best tasting yet

garlic prawns with steamed rice

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Garlic prawns with steamed rice

Garlic prawns with steamed rice

Fried prawns served in creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a bed of steamed rice makes a simple yet comforting meal idea.

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Japanese omelette wraps

Japanese omelette wraps

Japanese-marinated protein of your choice – chicken, tofu or prawn – wrapped up with rice, lettuce and sweet potato inside an egg omelette.

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Prawn chu chee curry

Prawn chu chee curry

This traditional Thai curry is similar to a red curry but with the addition of Kaffir lime leaves, tamarind and the sweetness of fresh pienapple.

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Nasi lemak

Nasi lemak

It’s hard not to love this popular rich and creamy Malaysian rice dish.

kung pao prawns

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Kung pao prawns

Kung pao prawns

Give your midweek meal a real kick. You’ll love this spicy yet sweet prawn stir fry packed full of fresh choy sum and crunchy water chesnuts.

prawn and scallop tortellini

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Prawn and scallop tortellini

Prawn and scallop tortellini

These aren’t your ordinary tortellini, they’re much easier and tastier!

Prawn Caesar Salad

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Prawn Caesar salad

Prawn Caesar salad

Chicken is usually added to this classic salad to turn it from a side dish into a meal. We’ve created a prawn Caesar for something absolutely spectacular.

Prawn sang choy bow

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Prawn sang choy bow

Prawn sang choy bow

Crisp lettuce cups, juicy prawns, zesty lime, chilli and ginger make every mouthful of prawn sang choy bow a delight. Use baby lettuce leaves to serve this as finger food at a cocktail party.

pad thai recipe womens weekly

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Perfect Pad Thai

Perfect Pad Thai

This quintessential Thai dish is an Aussie favourite. The combination of noodles, prawns and a sweet, salty and tangy sauce can easily be done at home

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Prawn jambalaya

Prawn jambalaya

This chicken, chorizo and prawn-packed Cajun rice dish is a simple one-pot meal with loads of flavour! Great for feeding a crowd and gluten-free too!

Seafood Paella recipe

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Seafood and chorizo paella

Seafood and chorizo paella

This seafood paella is loaded with traditional flavours of chorizo and seafood, in a deliciously spiced rice broth.

Prawn cutlets

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Prawn cutlets

Prawn cutlets

Prawn cutlets make an ideal first course or light meal. This is a particularly crisp, tasty batter thanks to the panko crumbs, parmesan and herbs. Serve as soon as they are cooked.

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Prawn laksa

Prawn laksa

Escape those winter blues with this filling laksa, bursting with spicy flavours, vegetables and juicy prawns.This lux version of seafood laksa with tofu and prawns in a fragrant, spiced laksa broth is better than takeaway.

Prawn dip

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Prawn dip

Prawn dip

The perfect side for summer dinner parties by the water – this creamy prawn dip is wonderfully spicy and delicious served with crispy pita bread and nibbles.

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Prawns saganaki

Prawns saganaki

Saganaki, despite sounding vaguely Japanese, is a popular Greek dish, named after a sagani, the two-handled frying pan in which it is cooked and served. Traditionally made with grilled or fried cheese, sprinkled with lemon juice and eaten with bread. Prawns saganaki is a particularly popular version.

PRAWNCOCKTAIL PLATTER

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Prawn cocktail platter

Prawn cocktail platter

Pea, tarragon, prawn and almond cakes

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Pea, tarragon, prawn and almond cakes

Pea, tarragon, prawn and almond cakes

Green goodness and absolutely delicious! These vege-quarian pea and prawn patties can be made a day ahead, and served with our watercress salad and lemon mustard dressing.

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Grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime

Grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime

Feed the family this deliciously fresh grilled prawn dish. Perfect for the weekend or an easy weeknight meal.

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Prawn and chorizo gumbo

Prawn and chorizo gumbo

This traditional Creole-style stew pairs juicy prawns with okra in a spiced sauce to create the ultimate American comfort food. Make it yourself at home in no time at all with this easy recipe.

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Sizzling prawn fajitas with avocado cream

Packed full of authentic Mexican spices, these quick and easy prawn fajitas are best served with with a cooling dollop of avocado sour cream. Healthy family dinners have never been so easy.

one pot chilli, tomato and garlic prawn spaghetti

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One-pot chilli, tomato and garlic prawn spaghetti

One-pot chilli, tomato and garlic prawn spaghetti

Thai prawn and eggplant angel hair pasta

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Thai prawn and eggplant angel hair pasta

Thai prawn and eggplant angel hair pasta

Women's Weekly prawn recipes

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Sushi rice salad with grilled prawns and mango

Sushi rice salad with grilled prawns and mango

Similar to a deconstructed sushi bowl, this delicious salad showcases all the beautiful flavours of Japanese cooking with some freshly grilled Australian prawns.

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Chilli coconut prawns

Chilli coconut prawns

Spice up your next family dinner with this deliciously flavoursome chilli coconut prawn dish! Easy to prepare, filling, and oh-so-tasty!

prawn and mango salad

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Chicken, prawn and mango salad

Freshen things up with this delicious and wholesome chicken, prawn and mango salad. Packed full of flavour and crunch, this is sure to become a family favourite!

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Prawn and fish balls with ginger broth and noodles

Prawn and fish balls with ginger broth and noodles

Create this beautiful Asian-style soup at home in no time at all. The fragrant broth is the perfect base for hearty homemade prawn and fish balls and thick Udon noodles.

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Soba noodle salad with fried prawns

Super quick to throw together, This delicious Asian-inspired prawn and noodle salad recipe is brilliant served with a sesame dressing for a flavour-packed dinner.

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Linguine with garlic prawns

Recreate this restaurant favourite at home with beautiful garlic prawn linguine recipe, complete with marinated seafood tossed through beautifully light pasta.

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Summer prawn curry

Summer prawn curry

Australian summer is all about those fresh Aussie prawns and what better way to mix up your seafood repertoire than with a curry? Team with steamed rice and pappadams for a stand-out dish.

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Prawn, zucchini and mint salad

Warm summer afternoons call for this delicious prawn, zucchini and mint salad – light, fresh, and perfect for the festive season!

Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo

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Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo

Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo

Herbs, lemon and a dash of chilli bring this garlicky prawn and pasta dish to life.

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Prawn and asparagus risotto

Prawn and asparagus risotto

This classic flavour combination makes for a delicious risotto. It’s simple to make with quality fresh ingredients to create a wonderful lunch or dinner for the weeknight through to a special dinner.

THAI GREEN PRAWN CURRY

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Thai green prawn curry

Thai green prawn curry

Plump, juicy prawns are delicious spiced with fresh green curry paste.

prawn and pesto linguine

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Prawn and pesto linguine

Prawn and pesto linguine

Fresh, light and full of flavour, juicy king prawns and tender zucchini get a lift from the garlic, chilli and pesto sauce.

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Broccoli and Tom Yum prawn fried rice

Broccoli and Tom Yum prawn fried rice

Add a bit of flavour and fun to your weeknight dinner.

Honey Prawns

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Honey prawns

Honey prawns

This popular Chinese takeaway dish can easily be cooked at home. Save time on ordering and delivery.

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Prawn and vegetable Okonomiyaki – Japanese pancake

This fresh and succulent prawn and vegetable Japanese pancake is perfect for dinner when you are short of time – quick and easy, yet packed full of fresh Asian flavours.

Curried prawns

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Curried prawns

Curried prawns

A comfort food classic.

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Seafood in coconut & lemongrass broth

Seafood in coconut & lemongrass broth

Looking for a new way to enjoy seafood? Whip up this fragrant coconut and lemongrass broth and add fresh mussels, crab and prawns – you won’t be disappointed.

Vietnamese recipes

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Vietnamese pancakes with prawns

Vietnamese pancakes with prawns

This traditional Vietnamese lunch is eaten by tearing off a piece of pancake, placing it inside a lettuce leaf, along with some herbs, sprouts, prawns and vegetables; it is then rolled up and dipped into a sauce.

cauliflower fried rice chicken

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Nasi goreng with cauliflower rice

Nasi goreng with cauliflower rice

We’ve given this traditional Indonesian dish a healthy update by switching out white rice for low-calorie cauliflower ‘rice’. With lean chicken, fresh prawns and a variety of veg, this is one recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

garlic prawns with steamed rice

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Garlic prawns with steamed rice

Garlic prawns with steamed rice

Fried prawns served in creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a bed of steamed rice.

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Chilli seafood pizza

Chilli seafood pizza

Treat yourself.

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