Is there anything prawns can't do? We like them tossed through pasta in a spicy tomato sauce but we're equally pleased by skewers that have been kissed by smoke and char of the barbecue, Vietnamese-style grilled prawns with a chilli dressing, and that prawn carpaccio dressed with prawn oil. This versatile crustacean is great year-round, so don't leave all your prawn eating to summer. This collection of recipes will see you through the year.
45 perfect prawn recipes
Whether you like them barbecued, pan-fried or tossed through a salad, nothing pleases like a prawn.
![**[Charred prawns on skewers with lime](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/charred-prawns-on-skewers-with-lime-12915|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574040795546_webprawnskewers.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Charred prawns on skewers with lime
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Prawn, cabbage and soba noodle salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/prawn-cabbage-and-soba-noodle-salad-13790|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/16/13790/web_prawncabbage.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn, cabbage and soba noodle salad
Photo: William Meppem![**[Barbecued split prawns with chervil butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecued-split-prawns-with-chervil-butter-11670|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039537414_webbarbecuedprawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Barbecued split prawns with chervil butter
Photo: James Geer![**[Spicy prawn and lemongrass sticks](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/prawn-lemongrass-skewers-17035|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/05/17035/Prawn-skewers01-(1)_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Spicy prawn and lemongrass sticks
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Prawn, slaw and pico de gallo tacos](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-slaw-and-pico-de-gallo-tacos-11194|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039055160_webprawntaco.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn, slaw and pico de gallo tacos
Photo: William Meppem![**[Cutler & Co's wood-grilled prawns with fried garlic and chilli oil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/garlic-prawns-chilli-17764|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/08/28/17764/web_prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Cutler & Co's wood-grilled prawns with fried garlic and chilli oil
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Prawn carpaccio with prawn oil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-carpaccio-10897|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574038760100_webprawncarpaccio.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn carpaccio with prawn oil
Photo: Prue Ruscoe![**[Pork, prawn and tofu fritters with salted chilli sauce](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pork-prawn-and-tofu-fritters-with-salted-chilli-sauce-12589|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574038620081_webprawnfritters.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pork, prawn and tofu fritters with salted chilli sauce
Photo: William Meppem![**[Prawn tostadas with corn relish and chipotle crème fraîche](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-tostadas-with-corn-relish-and-chipotle-creme-fraiche-12665|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574038540523_webprawntostada.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn tostadas with corn relish and chipotle crème fraîche
Photo: William Meppem![**[King prawns and brown butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/king-prawns-and-brown-butter-8603|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574038426427_webprawnsbutter.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Charred prawns, eggplant and chickpeas with roast tomato vinaigrette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/charred-prawns-eggplant-and-chickpeas-with-roast-tomato-and-vinaigrette-13855|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/03/19/13855/Charred_prawns_eggplant_and_chickpeas_with_roast_tomato_and_vinaigrette-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Charred prawns, eggplant and chickpeas with roast tomato vinaigrette
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Charred prawn sandwich with fennel, lemon myrtle and lime](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/charred-prawn-sandwich-with-fennel-lemon-myrtle-and-lime-15556|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/03/19/15556/Charred_prawn_sandwich_with_fennel_lemon_myrtle_and_limeA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Charred prawn sandwich with fennel, lemon myrtle and lime
Photo: William Meppem![**[Kerala-style prawn curry with cauliflower rice](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-curry-cauliflower-rice-17181|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/12/17181/web_prawncurry2.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Kerala-style prawn curry with cauliflower rice
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Lau's Family Kitchen's prawns and char siu with vermicelli in a claypot](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/prawns-and-char-siu-claypot-17837|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/11/17837/web_laus_prawnclaypot.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Lau's Family Kitchen's prawns and char siu with vermicelli in a claypot
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Kylie Kwong's Cantonese-style prawn wonton soup](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/cantonese-style-prawn-wonton-soup-8612|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574038071061_webprawnwonton.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Kylie Kwong's Cantonese-style prawn wonton soup
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Yama Kitchen & Bar's prawn toasts](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/yama-kitchen-and-bars-prawn-toasts-8450|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/18/8450/web_prawntoasts.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Yama Kitchen & Bar's prawn toasts
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Sri Lankan prawn curry](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/sri-lankan-prawn-curry-8097|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/12/8097/web_prawncurry.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Mark Roper
![**[Bloody Mary prawn rolls](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/bloody-mary-prawn-rolls-12129|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574037182102_webprawnrolls.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Chris Court
![**[Turmeric and coconut grilled prawns with mint and cucumber salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/turmeric-and-coconut-grilled-prawns-with-mint-and-cucumber-salad-12700|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/18/12700/WEB_turmericcoconutprawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Turmeric and coconut grilled prawns with mint and cucumber salad
Photo: William Meppem![**[Prawn and bean salad with preserved lemon dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/prawn-and-bean-salad-with-preserved-lemon-dressing-13717|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/05/13717/web_prawnbeansalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn and bean salad with preserved lemon dressing
Photo: William Meppem![**[Prawn and pomelo salad with roasted chilli dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-and-pomelo-salad-with-roasted-chilli-dressing-12693|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574036662934_webprawnpomelosalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn and pomelo salad with roasted chilli dressing
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Prawn and avocado salad with spiced tomato dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-and-avocado-salad-with-spiced-tomato-dressing-12952|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/08/12952/web_prawnavosalad-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn and avocado salad with spiced tomato dressing
Photo: William Meppem![**[Rumi's prawn börek](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/prawn-borek-16249|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/30/16249/GT1807_Of-Middle_Eastern_appearance_Prawn_borekA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Mark Roper
![**[Prawn and avocado with lime](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-and-avocado-with-lime-16814|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/23/16814/Ceviche_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Vietnamese-style grilled prawns with chilli dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/vietnamese-grilled-prawns-17093|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/03/05/1551763493043_20181113-gourmet-100.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Vietnamese-style grilled prawns with chilli dressing
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Prawn and scallop har gow with garlic oil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/har-gow-17792|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/04/17792/web_prawnscallophargow.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn and scallop har gow with garlic oil
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Kylie Kwong's prawn dumplings with organic tamari and chilli dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/prawn-dumplings-17794|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/04/17794/web_KylieKwongprawndumplings.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Kylie Kwong's prawn dumplings with organic tamari and chilli dressing
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[Typhoon shelter prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/typhoon-shelter-prawns-17805|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/04/17805/web_fast_prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Anson Smart
![**[Bucatini with prawn fra diavolo](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/bucatini-with-prawn-fra-diavolo-12881 |target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/08/30/12881/web_prawnbucatini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Bucatini with prawn fra diavolo
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Barbecued prawns with brown butter and tamari](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/barbecued-prawns-with-brown-butter-and-tamari-9249|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574040886322_webprawnstamari.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Pickled prawns and fennel with rye crackers](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pickled-prawns-and-fennel-with-rye-crackers-12389|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574040532361_webpickledprawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pickled prawns and fennel with rye crackers
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Barbecued prawns with pico de gallo](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecued-prawns-with-pico-de-gallo-10334|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24947/BBQ_Prawns_with_Pico_De_Gallo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Grilled prawns with tamarind, coconut rice and watermelon](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/grilled-prawns-with-tamarind-coconut-rice-and-watermelon-13776|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039947742_webprawnwatermelon.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Grilled prawns with tamarind, coconut rice and watermelon
Photo: William Meppem![**[Salt and pepper prawns with lemon](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/salt-and-pepper-prawns-with-lemon-10627|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039753707_websaltpepperprawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[David Thompson's prawns baked with vermicelli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/david-thompsons-prawns-baked-with-vermicelli-8490|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/10/19/1539911557913_DAVID-THOMPSON-Prawns-baked-w-vermicelli.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Rice noodles with snow pea sprouts and prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/rice-noodles-with-snow-pea-sprouts-and-prawns-13513|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039660854_webprawnnoodles.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Rice noodles with snow pea sprouts and prawns
Photo: John Paul Urizar![**[Salad of king prawns, green papaya, shallots, lime, peanuts, chilli and mint](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/salad-of-king-prawns-green-papaya-shallots-lime-peanuts-chilli-and-mint-9334|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039465639_webprawnsalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Salad of king prawns, green papaya, shallots, lime, peanuts, chilli and mint
Photo: William Meppem![**[Squid ink gnochetti Sardi with prawns and 'nduja](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/squid-ink-gnochetti-sardi-with-prawns-and-nduja-8027|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/08/30/8027/web_prawngnochetti.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Squid ink gnochetti Sardi with prawns and 'nduja
Photo: William Meppem![**[Banh Xeo with Prawns and Pickled Carrot](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/banh-xeo-with-prawns-and-pickled-carrot-11664|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039376193_webbanhxeo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Banh Xeo with Prawns and Pickled Carrot
Photo: Chris Court![**[Prawns barbecued in XO sauce](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/prawns-barbecued-in-xo-sauce-8493|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/10/19/1539911995842_XO-prawns-1.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Tomato-baked prawns and feta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/tomato-baked-prawns-and-feta-13482|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039265559_webprawntomatoes.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: John Paul Urizar
![**[Spanish saffron rice with chorizo and prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/spanish-saffron-rice-with-chorizo-and-prawns-13700|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/18/1574039180041_webprawnrice.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Spanish saffron rice with chorizo and prawns
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Prawn curry](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/prawn-curry-16913|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/31/16913/GT1902_Quick-meals_Prawn_curry_A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Garlic prawns with chilli and Thai basil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/garlic-prawns-16870|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/17/16870/GT1901_Best_coast_Easy_Christmas_prawnsA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Garlic prawns with chilli and Thai basil
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Barbecued prawns with honey, sesame and lemon](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/barbecued-prawns-with-honey-sesame-and-lemon-16879|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/17/16879/GT1901_Into_the_blue_Barbecued_prawns_with_honey_sesame_and_lemon_A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Barbecued prawns with honey, sesame and lemon
Photo: Ben Dearnley
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