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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.
Chilli and lime is a classic combo for barbecued prawns and these skewers can be griddled or cooked over the coals, making them a versatile summer dish. This recipe includes baked potato wedges, try adding a green salad or seasonal veg for a balanced family meal.
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.
A tapas classic, pan-fried prawns are quick, easy and bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean
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 prawn and chorizo linguine is drizzled with hot honey for a little spice and you can add more if you like it hot! Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner.
Make your paella punchy with saffron-infused fish stock and carefully placed fresh tiger prawns, mussels and squid
Exotic fresh flavours yet totally satisfying, pad Thai noodles are a healthy dinner option that is surprisingly quick to make. Tiger prawns, garlic, lime juice and spring onions combine with ribbons of soft noodles and ground peanuts for an authentic Thai taste.
This delicious fish pie, flavoured with fresh herbs and lemon and topped with fluffy mashed potato, is perfect for rustling up and sharing with family. Give this easy pie recipe a go as a marvellous midweek main
These gorgeous prawn tacos combine a classic Cuban mojito cocktail with spicy Mexican street food for a summer mash-up that everyone will love. Perfect for cooking on a barbecue (or indoors), these easy tacos are cooked in minutes on the barbecue.
Spice up prawn cocktail with a few store cupboard staples and load into a fluffy jacket potato for a quick and delicious dinner for one.
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.
Paella is said to have originated in Valencia, on Spain’s eastern coastline, where it’s traditionally made with meat and cooked on an open fire.
Instead of a rich creamy sauce, this healthier fish pie has bright tomato flavours peppered with olives and flaky fish. Swap the mash for crispy slices of potato for a delicious twist on a classic.
For a Vietnamese spin on your lunchbox, try these tasty prawn summer rolls. Filled with crunchy iceberg lettuce, shredded mint and sweet carrot, and served with a rich hoisin-style dressing, these are great for a takeaway lunch or dinner party canape.
Whip up an easy dinner for one with this speedy Chinese-style omelette. Fill with prawns and stir-fried spring onions for a meal in just 15 mins.
This hearty fish pie makes for the perfect fuss-free family dinner solution
Looking for a quick and easy dinner? Look no further. This simple healthy chilli prawn stir-fry, with colourful red pepper, pak choi and broccoli packs a flavour punch and is ready to eat in 20 minutes.
Sweet, fresh and zesty, this twist on the classic prawn cocktail is the best way to get your festivities underway
Sweet cherry tomatoes and decadent prawns combine for a luxurious pasta dish, topped with golden breadcrumbs for that wow factor
Marinated in a mix of lemon juice, garlic and green herbs, these fish and king prawn kebabs taste incredible served straight off the barbecue with a scattering of fresh lemon zest
A classic, creamy korma-spiced curry with fresh king prawns and sweet, juicy mango - this flavour-packed main can be prepared in just 20 minutes and is the perfect midweek meal for one or two
An impressive-looking yet easy dinner party starter for four. The best thing about these no-cook smoked salmon, prawn and avocado parcels is that they can be made in advance, a real gift when entertaining as any host will agree.
Make this easy, stylish starter on Christmas Eve, then simply slice to serve the following day
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.
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 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.