The perfect summer starter, these roasted prawns are brought to life with the bright citrusy flavours of yuzu and chilli.
25 tantalising prawn recipes for summer
Celebrate your favourite seafood of the season with these delectable serving suggestions. These summer prawn recipes are perfect for entertaining, or just for whenever those seafood cravings hit.
Crispy prawn balls with fermented chilli dip
“All of the goodness of prawn toast in one perfect little bite! This recipe uses the same prawn mousse you might find on a slice of classic prawn toast, but rolled in panko and fried until crispy.” – Rosheen Kaul and Joanna Hu
Prawn cocktail buns with chipotle and chive mayo
Move over sandwiches. These prawn buns are perfect for summer entertaining.
Tomato and tarragon prawn skewers
A sizzling starter to serve before the main event this Christmas.
Sichuan barbecued prawns
Editorial Director Kerrie McCallum shares an easy seafood dish to get the prawn party started.
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Hayden Quinn’s grilled ginger prawns with yuzu mayo, roast rice
"This is a fun little canapé that I bet none of your guests have tried before. For me, that is what food is all about; trying new things, meeting new people and then sharing that special moment again when you eat a similar dish. Get out there, eat some incredible food and make your friends smile with this simple little treat." From Dish it Up by Hayden Quinn (Murdoch Books), available now in all good bookstores and online
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!
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.
Prawns with eggplant salad
The sweet and spicy eggplant salad is perfectly paired with these summery barbecued prawns.
Baked rice and prawns
Shannon Bennett's take on the classic paella is ready in minutes - perfect for outdoor dining midweek.
Chilli prawn larb lettuce cups
Start your night with these simple and healthy spicy prawn larb bite-sized lettuce cups.
Brown butter chargrilled prawns
With turmeric as the star ingredient, you will love this healthy prawn recipe by Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham as a starter at your next dinner party.
Butterflied prawns with chilli and coriander
Update the Aussie classic prawns on the barbie, with a marinade of coconut oil, chilli, garlic and ginger.
Green mango salad with chilli school prawns
The best thing about this Thai-inspired tangy prawn salad? You can skip the messy prawn peeling step by using school prawns and eating them whole.
Out-of-the-glass prawn cocktail
Nothing screams summer like a grilled prawn cocktail while you relax poolside.