“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
60 easy prawn recipes for the perfect Aussie Christmas
Whether they’re deep-fried, skewered, sautéed, pan fried, grilled or simply charred on the barbie, there’s no recipe we can’t satisfy your hunger for prawns with this Christmas and summer.
Lemon myrtle prawn cutlets with sriracha mayonnaise
Crunch into these incredibly satisfying prawn cutlets and taste the vibrant citrus flavour from the aromatic lemon myrtle. Ideal as a starter or even as a light main, this delicious seafood entree is perfect to share when you're entertaining or as a cosy weeknight snack.
Prawn cocktail lettuce tacos with Bloody Mary mayonnaise
Sean Connolly shares his take on the classic retro prawn cocktail.
Fennel and cranberry slaw prawn rolls
Use up any leftover prawns and dinner rolls in this fancy next-day lunch.
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!
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Prawn and pomelo salad
"The pomelo is an ancient citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. It’s not dissimilar to grapefruit, and it makes a regular appearance in Vietnamese salads."
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
Sichuan barbecued prawns
Editorial Director Kerrie McCallum shares an easy seafood dish to get the prawn party started.
Prawn laksa skewers
Prawns (not shrimp) on the barbie? Quite frankly, it'd be un-Australian to not make this recipe this summer.
Tomato and tarragon prawn skewers
A sizzling starter to serve before the main event this Christmas.
Iceberg and tamarind school prawn cocktail
Let your side dishes shine at Christmas lunch this year with this cleverly constructed prawn dish.
Prawns with herby mayo and gem lettuce
Fast and fresh, this simple prawn dish is perfect for a picnic or light meal for two during those warm Aussie summer months.
Pan-roasted prawns in tomato, basil and feta sauce
An super-healthy and easy seafood recipe you can enjoy eating alfresco during the summer months.
Satay prawns with green papaya salad
Crack out the barbie and try this tasty recipe, guaranteed to impress your friends and family.
Chilli prawn larb lettuce cups
Start your night with these simple and healthy spicy prawn larb bite-sized lettuce cups.