3 Mouth-Watering Prawn Recipes You’ve Got to Try

Looking for something different to spice up your dinner menu? Why not try some prawn recipes? Prawns are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meats, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways.

In this blog post, we will share three mouth-watering prawn recipes that you’ve got to try. Be sure you know how to clean prawns, so that everything is well-prepared and ready for the table.

Prawn and Mango Salad

This salad is a perfect starter or main course. The sweetness of the mangoes pairs perfectly with the savoury prawns, making for a dish that is both flavourful and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 12 Large cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
• ½ Red onion, finely diced
• ½ Cucumber, diced
• ½ Red chilli, finely sliced
• ¼ Cup coriander leaves, chopped
• Juice of ½ a lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

• ¼ Cup olive oil
• Juice of ½ lime
• ½ Teaspoon honey
• A pinch of chilli flakes

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the prawns, mango, red onion, cucumber, chilli and coriander leaves.
2. In a separate bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey and chilli flakes.
3. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve with the dressing on the side.

Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter

These prawns are simple to make and so flavourful. The garlic butter really makes the dish, so don’t be afraid to go heavy on it. Serve these grilled prawns as a main course or as an appetiser.

Ingredients:

• 24 Large prawns, peeled and deveined
• ¼ Cup butter, melted
• ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Brush the prawns with the butter mixture.
4. Grill for about two minutes per side or until opaque and slightly charred around the edges.
5. Serve with lemon wedges.

Prawn and Avocado Cocktail

This is a classic prawn cocktail recipe with a twist. The addition of avocado makes it extra creamy and delicious. Serve this as an appetiser or main course.

Ingredients:

• 12 Large cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
• ½ Hass avocado, diced
• ¼ Cup red onion, finely diced
• ¼ Cup cucumber, diced
• ½ Teaspoon chilli powder
• Juice of ½ lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

• ¼ Cup olive oil
• Juice of ½ lime
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the prawns, avocado, red onion, cucumber and chilli powder.
2. In a separate bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil and salt.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and then toss to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve chilled.

These are just a few of the many delicious prawn recipes out there. Give them a try and see for yourself how easy and tasty they can be. Experiment with different flavours and ingredients to find your perfect dish. And don’t forget the garlic butter! Trust us, it makes everything better.