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 the barbecue, Thai-style betel leaves stuffed with a mix of prawns, ginger and galangal. 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.
Prawn recipes
Whether you like them barbecued, pan-fried or tossed through a salad, nothing pleases like a prawn.
![**[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/2018/10/19/1539911923481_0116GT-fare-exchange-ester-barbecue-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/2018/10/19/1539911064853_GT1711That-stheSpiritGT1711CharredprawnsonskewerswithlimeA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Neil Perry's prawn cocktail](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/neil-perry-prawn-cocktail-7100 |target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/10/19/1539911413132_0108GT-neil-perry-prawn-cocktail.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Betel leaves topped with prawns and galangal](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/betel-leaves-topped-with-prawns-and-galangal-9513|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24941/Betel_Leaves_with_Prawn.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Barbecue prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecue-prawns-10920|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24938/BBQ_Prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[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/2018/10/19/1539910963571_webGT1710PastaGT17New-Prawn-Pasta01.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[King prawns with green salsa](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/king-prawns-with-green-salsa-12620 |target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/10/19/1539911000862_king-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Steamed prawn rice noodle rolls with chilli, soy and garlic dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/steamed-prawn-rice-noodle-rolls-with-chilli-soy-and-garlic-dressing-13254|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/10/19/1539911995844_0311GTfast-noodle-rolls-628.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/2018/10/19/1539911278225_1115GT-party-food-pickled-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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)
![**[Malloreddus with Prawns and Smoked Bottarga](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/malloreddus-with-prawns-and-smoked-bottarga-8826|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24946/Malloreddus.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Prawns Braised with Olives, Capers and Onion](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/prawns-braised-with-olives-capers-and-onion-7893|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24936/Prawns_Braised_with_Olives_Capers_Onion.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Prawns with Daikon Salad and Spicy Lime Mayonnaise](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawns-with-daikon-salad-and-spicy-lime-mayonnaise-10936|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24949/Prawns_with_Daikon_salad_Mayo.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/2018/10/19/1539911350055_grilled-prawns-coconut.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Potted Prawns with Pickled Shallots](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/potted-prawns-with-pickled-shallots-11072|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24954/Potted_prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24955/Salt_Pepper_Prawns.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)
![**[Salmon tartare with prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/salmon-tartare-with-prawns-8141|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/10/19/1539911593373_1014GT-donovan-cooke-recipes-salmon-tartare.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/2018/10/19/1539911244893_0914GT-gourmet-fast-rice-noodles.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Marie-Rose Prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/marie-rose-prawns-9983|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24959/Marie-Rose_Prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Tingling Prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/neil-perry-tingling-prawns-7466|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24960/Tingling_Prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[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/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24961/BNQ_Split_Prawns_with_butter.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Pan-fried Prawns with Creole Spice](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pan-fried-prawns-with-creole-spice-10933|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24962/pan-fried_prawns_with_creole_spice.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Christine Manfield's prawn laksa](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/christine-manfields-prawn-laksa-8522|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24963/Butter_Prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24964/Salad_of_King_Prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/2018/10/19/1539911646143_Turmeric-and-coconut-grilled-prawns-with-mint-and-cucumber-salad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/2018/10/19/1539911764547_0314GT-mitch-orr-recipes-gnocchetti.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24968/Banh_Xeo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Chilled Pea and Mint Soup with Poached Prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/chilled-pea-and-mint-soup-with-poached-prawns-10036|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24969/Chilled_soup_with_poached_prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[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/2018/10/19/1539911832453_0614GT-fast-tomato-baked-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Japanese Prawns and Rice with Hot Spring Eggs](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/japanese-prawns-and-rice-with-hot-spring-eggs-13205|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24973/Japanese_Prawns_Rice.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Char-grilled Prawns with Watermelon, Feta and Torn Bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/char-grilled-prawns-with-watermelon-feta-and-torn-bread-13265|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24975/Char-grilled_prawns_with_watermelon.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Prawns on Soft Polenta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/prawns-on-soft-polenta-13325|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/11/08/24939/Prawns_on_polenta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[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/2018/10/19/1539911995846_Spanish-rice-with-prawns02.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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