Looking for prawn recipes? Try our top prawn dishes, from garlic prawns to prawn curry, and plenty of simple starter ideas for your next dinner party...

Prawns are a great midweek meal ingredient as they only take minutes to cook. You can buy them chilled or frozen, raw or ready-cooked. Always defrost frozen prawns thoroughly to ensure safe and even cooking. Most recipes will specify shell-on or peeled but peeled are probably the most widely sold and convenient.

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  • Chilli prawn linguine in a bowl
    Health

    Chilli prawn linguine

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.11 ratings

    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

  • Prawn Spaghetti with Tomato Chilli
    Easy

    Prawn pasta with tomato, chilli and basil

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.11 ratings

    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

  • A bowl of prawn noodle soup topped with coriander garnish
    Fish and seafood

    Prawn laksa (spicy noodle soup)

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.7 ratings

    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.

  • A platter of king prawns cooked in spices served with wedges of fresh lime
    Fish and seafood

    Tandoori king prawns

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings

    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

  • Two grey bowls filled with prawns in a red chilli garlic sauce and topped with chopped parsley
    Easy

    Prawns pil pil

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.7 ratings

    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

  • Tempura Prawns on a platter with chopsticks on the side
    Entertain

    Tempura prawns

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings

    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

  • A pan containing 11 shell-on king prawns with a slice of lemon
    Fish and seafood

    Garlic prawns

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    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

  • Prawn massaman curry recipe
    Fish and seafood

    Prawn massaman curry

    A star rating of 3.4 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

  • Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe
    Easy

    Kung pao prawns

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

  • A prawn stir-fry in a wok
    Easy

    Prawn and watercress stir-fry

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Watercress adds peppery notes to this saucy stir-fry. It's low in calories and perfect for a springtime dinner

  • Mexican Prawn Soup in a Bowl with Fresh Coriander and Lime
    Fish and seafood

    Mexican prawn soup

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    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

  • A bowl of prawn risotto topped with three large prawns
    Fish and seafood

    Prawn risotto

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    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

  • Prawn Linguine Recipe with ’Nduja
    Fish and seafood

    Healthy prawn linguine with ’nduja

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    '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

  • Prawn Caldine Curry Recipe
    Fish and seafood

    Prawn caldine

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings

    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

  • A prawn curry in a wide casserole pan with rice on the side
    Fish and seafood

    Prawn karahi

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Plenty of spice, fresh prawns and ripe tomatoes are key to this authentic Pakistani prawn curry, finished with green chilli and ginger

  • Goan Prawn Curry Recipe
    Fish and seafood

    Goan prawn curry

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

  • A silver wok is filled with prawns, chopped peppers and green vegetables
    Easy

    Healthy prawn stir-fry

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Stir fragrant spices with juicy king prawns and sweet peppers for a protein-packed Indian-style midweek meal ready in under half an hour

  • Prawn Vol Au Vents Recipe with Champagne
    Family

    Giant champagne and lemon prawn vol-au-vents

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

  • A rectangular plate topped with four prawns with their shells on and half a lemon
    Easy

    Tiger prawns with garlic, chilli and lemon

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

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