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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Easy combination fried rice
A take away favourite that’s quick and easy to make at home.
Prawn Caesar salad
Plate the salad with all the elements separated on a large platter. This way guests can build their own and add as much or as little dressing as they like.
Broccoli and tom yum prawn fried rice
A sustainable riff on a takeout classic!
Vietnamese pancakes with prawns
A flavourful Vietnamese recipe that’s a fabulous weeknight dinner.
Curried prawns
A comfort food classic.
Prawn, rosemary and corn risotto
This classic risotto has been given with a corn and seafood twist to create a hearty and fragrant dinner.
Perfect barbecue prawns
Chuck another shrimp on the barbie, mate.
Prawn and vegetable Okonomiyaki – Japanese pancake
You’ll love this classic Japanese street food.
Seafood and chorizo paella
This seafood paella is loaded with traditional flavours of chorizo and seafood, in a deliciously spiced rice broth.
Chilli seafood pizza
Take your homemade pizza to the next level with chilli and seafood.
Perfect pad Thai
This quintessential Thai takeaway dish is an Aussie favourite.
Prawns saganaki
Named for the small dish that its traditionally cooked in. It’s super easy, quick and makes a scrumptious summer meal.
Prawn jambalaya
Spice things up with this one-pot Cajun rice dish.
Linguine with garlic prawns
It’s shrimply the best.
Pappardelle with saffron tomato and prawns
A luxurious date night meal thats designed to impress.
Garlic prawns with sourdough toast
We’ve given a gourmet twist to the classic garlic butter prawns by adding a fragrant zesty sauce.
Honey prawn stir-fry
Shrimply the best!
Spaghetti with chilli garlic prawns
A perfect marriage of flavours!
Thermomix chilli prawn chorizo penne
Quick, easy and impressive.
Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns
These modern Asian inspired hash browns are the best tasting yet
Honey prawns
Sweet honey with juicy prawns!
Garlic prawns with steamed rice
Garlic + prawns = a match made in culinary heaven.
Japanese omelette wraps
A delicious lunch or dinnner all wrapped up!
Prawn chu chee curry
A flavoursome curry that looks and tastes great.
Nasi lemak
It’s hard not to love this popular rich and creamy Malaysian rice dish.
Kung pao prawns
Fire up your midweek meal.
Prawn and scallop tortellini
These aren’t your ordinary tortellini, they’re much easier and tastier!
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.
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.
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.
Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo
Herbs, lemon and a dash of chilli bring this garlicky prawn and pasta dish to life.
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
Plump, juicy prawns are delicious spiced with fresh green curry paste.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime
Feed the family this deliciously fresh grilled prawn dish. Perfect for the weekend or an easy weeknight meal.
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.
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!
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 cocktail platter
Re-invent an old favourite with this gourmet take on the classic prawn cocktail. It’s served here on a platter with a creamy cocktail sauce to create a fresh, healthy and delicious dish that’s perfect for your next party or BBQ.
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.
Thai prawn and eggplant angel hair pasta
toss a little of the cooking liquid through cooked pasta to help prevent it from sticking together. Note
Prawn laksa
Escape those Winter blues with this filling laksa, bursting with spicy flavours, vegetables and juicy prawns.
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.
One-pot chilli, tomato and garlic prawn spaghetti
Simple, tasty and hardly any washing up!
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