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From a humble prawn sandwich to a retro prawn cocktail recipe, this simple seafood is so popular in the UK. Search our best prawn recipes to find a new favourite, from pastas and salads to creamy risottos or sizzling gambas, served with fresh bread.
Make this easy, stylish starter on Christmas Eve, then simply slice to serve the following day
As comforting and delicious as it is easy to make, this creamy fish pie is the meal your dinner table has been waiting for. Dig through the bed of cloudy mashed potatoes on top to reach the creamy, garlicky seafood mix inside and you'll be in heaven in no time.
Try our easy spin on the takeaway favourite of salt and pepper prawns. Coat the jumbo king prawns in a crispy seasoned batter and scattered with fresh spring onion and fiery red chilli.
Perfect if you've got leftover rice (or we have used microwave rice to make this from scratch), this prawn fried rice recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Load up the rice with tender prawns, strips of a quickly made omelette and plenty of fresh veg.
Sweet, fresh and zesty, this twist on the classic prawn cocktail is the best way to get your festivities underway
Combining two classics – Chinese-inspired prawn toast and retro-style prawn cocktail – these bite-sized canapés bring comfort and joy in equal measure. Better still, they take just 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook in the air-fryer, while you can dial up the spice for extra heat.
This classic batter is perfect combination with prawns for a light snack
Sure to impress, this cauliflower-topped fish pie is the perfect winter warmer. The creamy sauce is flecked with chives and has a spoonful of dijon mustard for a little added warmth
An Italian classic – simple al dente spaghetti served with a rich tomato and white wine sauce, and plenty of lightly fried seafood. With extra depth from salty capers and anchovies, this gorgeous marinara sauce is crammed with the fresh flavours of the sea
If you're after a fish pie, minus the dairy, you could do a lot worse than this easy-to-follow recipe. Soya milk adds a unique nuttiness to the recipe without while the combination of white fish and prawns within bear all the hallmarks of a classic fish pie.
Swap Basmati for cauliflower rice to make this midweek meal healthier.
This super salad is made with avocado and prawns and topped with a tarragon dressing and lemon crumbs
This summer stunner is a delicious, crowd-pleaser. No barbecue? Cook on the hob in the same way and grill the prawns over a high heat for 5 mins, turning halfway. Enjoy!
This family-friendly classic uses shortcut ingredients, meaning it's quick to assemble and packed full of tasty veg. Try whipping this up for your next staycation when you're without all your favourite utensils.
For the speediest and easiest midweek meal try this 5-ingredient prawn carbonara that's ready in just 10 minutes.
Whip up this delicious dinner for two, which combines more-ish chorizo and juicy prawns with rich tomatoes, spring onions and fluffy rice
Make your midweek meals marvellous – this impressive fish stew is really easy-to-assemble and packed with flavour. Cooked in just one pot, this satisfying main brings together fresh white fish, mussels and prawns in a rich paprika-spiced tomato sauce
Prawn cocktail is an enduring retro classic, but this speedy 15-minute recipe gives it a modern makeover to create the perfect stress-free summer starter. Elegant cucumber ribbons, crisp lettuce and prawns are drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo.
Fake your takeaway the healthy way with this prawn jalfrezi, ready on the table in less than 30 mins! Make it a feast with naan or pilau rice on the side.
Try something new with your Sunday roast and transport your tastebuds to Spain with this stunning seafood medley, loaded with cod, salmon and prawns. Tapas classics patatas bravas and chorizo add a delicious smoky heat
Made with just 5 ingredients, these tacos pack a punch. Load chilli and lime prawns into crispy taco shells with a zingy mango salsa. Ready in under 20 minutes, these a great for a quick summer midweek meal.
Juicy king prawns marinated in a honey, soy sauce, lemon, coriander seed and garlic mix and grilled to perfection. Preparing and cooking seafood can be super simple and still deliver delicious results.
This easy prawn curry recipe takes just 25 minutes to bring to the table - perfect for a speedy midweek meal. The king prawns cook briefly until perfectly tender in the creamy coconut and tomato broth with a hit of jalfrezi spice.
Delicate smoked salmon and plump cooked and peeled king prawns are what give this simple pasta recipe an oceanic edge. Each al dente noodle of linguine should be tossed until it's coated in a mixture of crème fraîche, lemon and dill.
Try this potato-topped pie brimming with fresh fish and seafood for a rustic family dinner that's good for you too
A tapas classic, pan-fried prawns are quick, easy and bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean
All the family will love this easy yet impressive spaghetti dish that's creamy, zingy and packed with flavour. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's ideal for those busy weekdays when you need something quick and healthy.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this zingy king prawns in ginger and garlic recipe from Kwan Ying
An Asian-inspired, dairy-free pancake recipe topped with juicy king prawns and fresh chillies. Serve with a soy sauce and rice wine vinegar dip for dunking
Cooking for kids isn't always easy, especially if you're working too. Thankfully, Jamie Oliver has planned dinner to take some of the load off your plate. His delicious stir-fry is super simple to make and packs two of your child's 5-a-day into one dish. Finish it off with a dousing of Jamie’s secret-ingredient hoisin sauce, and prepare to pass your child’s strict taste test with flying colours.
Prawn cocktail is a retro classic that always stands the test of time. The creamy Marie Rose sauce is made from storecupboard ingredients so is perfect for a budget-friendly starter that still feels like a treat.
We've taken the classic Chinese side, sesame prawn toast and added a crunchy, spicy cucumber salad on the side to make it a meal in its own right. Use your air-fryer for speed and extra crunch, but if you don't own one, you can still enjoy this recipe toasting the bread and grilling the topping – see tip, below.
Make your paella punchy with saffron-infused fish stock and carefully placed fresh tiger prawns, mussels and squid