
64 prawn recipes for quick, flavour-packed meals
Prawns are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. From curries and salads to Middle Eastern recipes, our best ever prawn collection has it all
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- Health
Chilli prawn linguine
This spicy prawn linguine has a chilli kick to keep it interesting. Make this simple pasta dish for a quick and healthy dinner that's full of flavour
- Fish and seafood
Baked prawn orzo with a spicy harissa kick
Flavour prawns with harissa, dill, garlic and lemon, then serve swirled through orzo pasta for a speedy but sophisticated midweek dinner
- Easy
Prawn pasta with tomato, chilli and basil
20 minutes is all it takes to make this mean midweek pasta dish, flavoured with all the good things: white wine, butter, olive oil and prawns
- Fish and seafood
Prawn laksa (spicy noodle soup)
This quick meal for two hails from Malaysia and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Warming prawn noodle broth with spicy Laksa paste is topped with cucumber and coriander.
- Fish and seafood
Tandoori king prawns
Don’t wait for barbecue season to make these tandoori prawns, they're perfect for a starter with a kachumber salad or as a canapé at a dinner party – juicy, full of flavour and no tandoor needed
- Easy
Prawns pil pil
Plump prawns in a deliciously garlicky, spicy oil – this easy recipe is perfect for entertaining. Don’t forget the crusty bread for mopping up all of those wonderful juices
- Entertain
Tempura prawns
Make perfectly crisp tempura prawns following our step-by-step guide. The secret to tempura is to not worry about making a perfectly smooth batter – as soon as the flour is mixed in, you’re ready to go
- Fish and seafood
Garlic prawns
Serve shell-on king prawns sizzling in a pool of paprika, sherry and garlic-infused oil, with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the flavours
- Fish and seafood
Prawn massaman curry
Massaman curry comes from southern Thailand and is not as fiery as green or red Thai curries. We love the fragrant flavours and the texture the peanuts add
- Easy
Kung pao prawns
This Kung Pao shrimp recipe is a really low calorie stir-fry and is served in a homemade sauce with noodles or rice. The Szechuan peppercorns and chilli flakes add some spice to the prawns while the cashew nuts add a crunchy texture to the dish
- Easy
Prawn and watercress stir-fry
Watercress adds peppery notes to this saucy stir-fry. It's low in calories and perfect for a springtime dinner
- Fish and seafood
Mexican prawn soup
Check out our hearty Mexican soup recipe with king prawns. This easy one-pot dish is packed with flavour and has under 300 calories for an easy midweek meal
- Fish and seafood
Prawn risotto
This comforting risotto uses the whole crustacean – the shells create a rich seafood stock for the rice to bubble away in before stirring through plump cooked prawns to serve
- Fish and seafood
Healthy prawn linguine with ’nduja
'Nduja is a spicy, spreadable sausage from Italy. It works really well in this healthy prawn pasta, which is super-quick and easy to make, but is packed with big Italian flavours. This is perfect for a midweek meal
- Fish and seafood
Prawn orecchiette with roasted-shell olive oil
Check out our easy orecchiette recipe with large juicy prawns and punchy chilli. Impress your friends with this simple yet flavour packed pasta recipe this weekend
- Fish and seafood
Prawn caldine
Check out this quick and easy Indian curry recipe packed with juicy prawns, creamy coconut milk and crunchy green beans. This light, fragrant Indian curry originates from Goa
- Entertain
Easy dill butter prawn linguine with chilli crisp fried eggs
Keep some potted shrimp in the freezer and you’ll always have an instant pasta sauce to hand. Add a fried egg and you can break the yolk into the pasta to make an even richer sauce
- Fish and seafood
Prawn karahi
Plenty of spice, fresh prawns and ripe tomatoes are key to this authentic Pakistani prawn curry, finished with green chilli and ginger
- Fish and seafood
Goan prawn curry
Hirwa kolambi kalwan is a vibrant green coconut prawn curry with chilli, coriander and curry leaves. We've used shell-on prawns as they add so much flavour, although you could make this with shelled prawns as well
- Easy
Healthy prawn stir-fry
Stir fragrant spices with juicy king prawns and sweet peppers for a protein-packed Indian-style midweek meal ready in under half an hour
- Family
Giant champagne and lemon prawn vol-au-vents
Vol-au-vents are back! Prep ahead the pastry shells for an easy Christmas day starter, then load up with the luxurious, yet seriously speedy, champagne-spiked prawns just before serving
- Easy
Tiger prawns with garlic, chilli and lemon
Buying really good, shell-on tiger prawns makes an impressive starter that can be whipped up at the last minute with no fuss and minimal prep. They look restaurant-worthy when served with chilli, garlic and charred lemon for classic Mediterranean flavours
- Easy
’Nduja prawns with orzo, feta and olive salad
Check out our orzo salad recipe with spicy 'nduja pesto, crumbly feta and juicy prawns. Make this simple salad for an easy low calorie meal
- Fish and seafood
Smoky prawn, pepper and new potato stew
Check out this easy fish stew recipe with juicy butterflied prawns and sweet red peppers. This vibrant dish is low in calories and ready in 30 minutes





























