An Australian Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a lovely, light prawn dish and what better way to serve them up than in a tasty, fresh prawn salad? Here, we’ve rounded up our best prawn salad recipes for entertaining over summer. With everything from a delicious prawn and mango salad to a filling garlic prawn and noodle salad, plus some classic prawn cocktails, there is something for everyone. We even have some barbecued prawn salads perfect for outdoor entertaining. Enjoy!
Prawn cocktail salad
Serve up your next prawn cocktail family-style with this recipe.
Prawn & watermelon salad with fetta & sumac onions
This vibrant no-cook platter will be the centrepiece of your summer gatherings.
Prawn and mango salad with rice paper crisps
A prawn salad perfect for sharing as part of a Christmas feast.
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Prawn salad with chargrilled watermelon & haloumi
Big, juicy chunks of chargrilled watermelon, sweet prawns and tangy haloumi, brought together with lime and mint… this salad is summer in a bowl!
Prawn cocktail with zucchini and mint salad
Since Christmas is all about indulgent fresh seafood, enjoy these delicious prawn cocktails with zucchini and mint salad. Perfect for the warm weather!
Prawn Caesar salad
Plate the salad with all the elements separated on a large platter. This way guests can build their own and add as much or as little dressing as they like.
Grilled prawns with avocado cream and slaw
Fresh, flavoursome, and so delicious – these juicy grilled prawns with zesty avocado cream and slaw will please the entire family!
Julie Goodwin’s prawn and mango salad
The perfect summer salad.
Sesame prawn ‘toast’ noodle salad
A fun and flavour-packed dinner idea.
Prawn salad with mint and lemon dressing
If you love prawns, you’ll love this incredibly zesty prawn salad with a mint and lemon dressing.
Garlic prawns and tatsoi salad
This quick and tasty Asian inspired salad makes a brilliant mid-week dinner or dish to entertain your guests.
Prawn salad with cucumber, preserved lemon and wild rice
Fresh, summery and packed full of fragrant, zesty ingredients that will delight every taste-bud. Moroccan spiced prawns are grilled to perfection and tossed with creamy avocado, nutty wild rice and a punchy lemon dressing.
Prawn cocktails with mango
Perfect for a warm Summer evening, these delicious fresh prawn and mango cocktails are wonderful drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing and a cold glass of white wine.
Thai mango and prawn salad
Taste the dressing before serving to ensure it is a perfect balance of hot, sour, sweet and salty. If it is too hot, add extra lime juice and sugar. If desired, you could a little crushed peanut brittle or bean sprouts for extra crunch and sweetness. Note
Prawns with fennel salad
Prawns are packed with protein, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and a delicious way to increase your intake of iron, zinc and vitamin E. Try these prawns with fennel salad and mustard dressing, alfresco style.
Prawn and sweet chilli salad
This prawn and sweet chilli salad ticks all the boxes. It’s full of fresh and healthy ingredients, it looks beautiful on the plate and it is full of those zingy Asian flavours that compliment seafood so well.
Avocado and prawn salad
For shallow-frying, use enough oil to reach half-way up the food; cook the prawn until brown and crisp, then turn over and cook the other side. Their texture will contrast beautifully with the avocado.
Barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers with bean and tomato salad
These barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers are so easy to prepare and assemble. The the tangy lime flavoured mustard dressing will have your guests coming back for more. Serve with a cold beer or crisp wine.
Dukkah prawn skewers with labne and minty tomato salad
A Middle Eastern twist to grilled prawns with a nutty pistachio topping and creamy labne on the side.
Prawns with guacamole and mango
A rich and tasty starter, plump prawns with fresh guacamole and mango is fully of flavour.
Ginger prawns and sushi rice salad
This dish is packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, making ginger prawns with sushi rice salad a healthy and delicious dinner choice.
Thai-style seafood and rice vermicelli salad
Take a trip to Bangkok with this fresh Thai-style salad, bursting with flavours of lemongrass, chilli sauce and chunks of tender seafood.
Barbecued chilli prawns with fresh mango salad
This delicious dish is best made from juicy mangos and fresh king prawns – a real summer delight.
Prawn cocktail platter
Why limit the classic prawn cocktail to a tiny glass when you can have an entire platter. It’s just like the original, only bigger and better.
Prawn, cucumber and wakame salad
You can substitute cooked crab meat for the prawns in this salad. Note
Prawn and avocado pasta salad
Fresh, juicy prawns are tossed with creamy avocado, rocket and shell pasta to create this beautiful fresh Summer salad in no time at all.
Garlic prawn and noodle salad
This warm prawn and noodle salad, enlivened with lemon, garlic and mint, makes a wonderful dish for a luncheon.
Prawn caesar salad
Chicken is usually added to this classic salad to turn it from a side dish into a meal. We’ve created a prawn caesar for something absolutely spectacular.
Prawn and brown rice salad
Healthy and delicious dinner ideas have never been easier! Enjoy this tasty, wholesome prawn and brown rice salad, full of flavour the whole family will love!
Chicken, prawn and mango salad
Freshen things up with this delicious and wholesome chicken, prawn and mango salad. Packed full of flavour and crunch, this is sure to become a family favourite!
Sushi rice salad with grilled prawns and mango
Similar to a deconstructed sushi bowl, this delicious salad showcases all the beautiful flavours of Japanese cooking with some freshly grilled Australian prawns.
Mediterranean prawn salad
With roasted capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes and a light lemon dressing, this Mediterranean prawn salad is the perfect side for Aussie summer entertaining.
Char-grilled prawn and corn salad
The tortilla strips can be prepared a day ahead; cool and store in an airtight container. Note
Barbecued prawn salad with basil mayo
Enjoy this easy barbecue dish with its punchy flavours of lime, wasabi and chilli.
Warm potato, prawn and scallop salad
Warm, fragrant and delicious, this potato, prawn and scallop salad makes a great starter or lunch.
Garlic chilli prawns with sprout salad
This salad is at its best served straight after cooking the prawns. Note
Prawn and avocado salad with ginger dressing
Fresh ginger dressing really brings this prawn and avocado salad to life. Perfect for a light lunch on the deck with friends, served with crusty bread and dry white wine.
Prawn, strawberry & poppy seed salad
Strawberries make a surprise appearance in this summery salad alongside prawns and delicious creamy feta.
Five tips for cooking with prawns
- Buy fresh prawns as close as possible to the day you plan to eat them. Both cooked and uncooked fresh prawns can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, according to the NSW Food Authority.
- You can also buy frozen prawns from most supermarkets and fishmongers.
- Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling prawns. According to the Food Safety Information Council, this is especially important for pre-cooked prawns.
- Allow time to shell and devein prawns (unless you buy them already shelled and deveined). If you’re cooking prawns with the shells on, you can devein them by cutting through the shell.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge within two hours of serving and consume within three days. Make sure you check how it looks and smells before eating leftovers and if you’re in doubt throw it out.
Watch how to make a prawn, coconut and mango salad
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