“Usually, when I peel and clean prawns, I like to dip them in some heavily salted iced water, then quickly dry them off. This ensures they are well chilled, seasoned and clean.” – Alex Prichard
78 prawn recipes that are shrimply the best
It’s not an Aussie summer without a bucket of prawns. Served cold, grilled or in broth, here’s how to make the most of your catch.
Roasted pepper and prawn saganaki with gremolata
Entertaining has never been more easy, or delicious.
Kataifi and prosciutto-wrapped prawns with lemon and aioli
Switch up the seafood this festive season with this prosciutto and prawn starter. You will need a deep-frying thermometer.
Prawn cocktail buns with chipotle and chive mayo
Move over sandwiches. These prawn buns are perfect for summer entertaining.
Malaysian prawn laksa
This Malaysian prawn laksa with egg noodles is a perfect warming recipe for winter.
Chargrilled prawns with basil chimichurri
These chargrilled prawns are perfect for a summer BBQ.
Barbecued prawn cocktail
This retro recipe is back and better than ever. Wallpaper printed by Pickawall.
Nasi goreng with mackerel and prawns
Kung pao prawns with quick radish pickle
Olivia Andrew's speedy kung pao prawns with quick radish pickle are great for cooking up for a last-minute dinner party.
Prawns with cashews and caramelised chilli and lime sauce
Add a bit of spice to your dinner party spread with Phoebe Wood's delicious prawns with cashews and caramelised chilli and lime sauce.
School prawns with fermented chilli
"School prawns are really tasty and everyone eats the whole thing, which is great. I love those little snacky things with a drink, and this is a really easy one for doing something fried without it being overly messy.” – Matt Stone
Udon noodles with fried garlic prawns and chorizo
This is the noodle equivalent of surf and turf you've been looking for.
Prawns with BLT mayonnaise
Chilled prawns in summer? There's nothing better.
Barbecued king prawns with chorizo and Aleppo pepper butter
Fire up the barbie for these spicy prawns. But be warned: you’ll want to add this butter to everything!
Prawn, cod and mussel ragu
This seafood ragu will make any day better.