Prawn (Shrimp) Recipes
19 recipes with prawns, including Shrimp and Grits, Jambalaya and Tom Yum Goong. 5 take less than 30 minutes.
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare
Seafood spaghetti from Italy's southern coasts — mussels, clams, prawns and squid cooked fast with garlic, chilli, white wine and cherry tomatoes, the spaghetti finished in their juices so it tastes of the sea.
Cioppino
San Francisco's Italian-American fishermen's stew — clams, mussels, prawns and white fish cooked in a garlicky tomato and white wine broth, served with toasted sourdough for mopping up.
Nasi Goreng
Indonesia's national fried rice, eaten from breakfast to late-night street stalls: day-old rice fried with a pounded paste of shallots, garlic, chilli and shrimp paste, darkened with sweet soy sauce and topped with a fried egg.
Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Summer Rolls)
Fresh, uncooked rolls from southern Vietnam: rice paper wrapped around prawns, pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce and herbs so the pink prawns show through, served with a hoisin and peanut dipping sauce.
Fish Pie
The British comfort classic — chunks of white fish, smoked haddock and salmon poached in milk and folded into a parsley sauce with prawns and boiled egg, under a golden crust of cheesy mash.
Curry Laksa
Malaysia's curry laksa — rice noodles in a rich coconut broth built on a fried paste of chilli, lemongrass, shallots and shrimp paste, topped with prawns, tofu puffs, bean sprouts, a halved egg and lime.
Tom Yum Goong
Thailand's hot and sour prawn soup — a quick broth infused with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves, sharpened with lime juice and fish sauce and given heat and colour by roasted chilli paste.
Wonton Soup
Cantonese wonton soup — pork and prawn dumplings in paper-thin wrappers, floated in a clear chicken broth seasoned with ginger, white pepper and sesame oil, with a little pak choi for crunch.
Seafood Risotto
Risotto ai frutti di mare from the Italian coast — rice cooked in fish stock with mussels, clams, prawns and squid, finished with olive oil instead of butter and cheese so the taste of the sea stays clean.
Prawn and Vegetable Tempura
The Japanese way of frying, learnt from Portuguese missionaries: prawns and vegetables in an ice-cold, barely mixed batter that fries up lacy, pale and crisp, served at once with a light dashi dipping sauce and grated radish.
Jambalaya
Louisiana's one-pot rice — chicken, smoked andouille sausage and prawns cooked with the Creole holy trinity of onion, celery and green pepper, tomatoes and spice until the rice has soaked up every drop of stock.
Shrimp and Grits
A dish from the coast of South Carolina — slow-cooked, cheesy corn grits under prawns tossed with crisp bacon, garlic, lemon and a little cayenne, eaten across the American South for breakfast and dinner alike.
Thai Glass Noodle Salad
The Thai salad of slippery glass noodles with minced pork and prawns, tossed while still warm in a hot, sour and salty lime and fish sauce dressing with celery, tomato and coriander.
Garides Saganaki (Prawns with Tomato and Feta)
A Greek taverna meze — prawns cooked in a small two-handled saganaki pan in a quick sauce of tomato, garlic, chilli and ouzo, finished under crumbled feta that softens into the sauce.
Prawn and Avocado Salad
Cold poached prawns with avocado in a lemon and dill dressing — a starter that takes ten minutes.
Gambas al Ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic oil with chilli — five minutes of cooking and a plate of bread to catch the oil.
Som Tam
Green papaya salad pounded in a mortar — the Thai balance of sour, salty, sweet and searingly hot.
Pad Thai
Thailand's wok-fried rice noodles balanced on tamarind, palm sugar and fish sauce, finished with peanuts and lime.
Seafood Lasagna
A luxurious coastal take on lasagna: tender shrimp and scallops in a white wine cream sauce layered between silky pasta sheets and rich béchamel.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes with prawns are on svcs.bg?
19: 16 cooking recipes and 3 salads.
What is the quickest recipe with prawns?
Prawn and Avocado Salad, in about 20 minutes. Gambas al Ajillo (20 min) and Som Tam (25 min) are quick too.
What goes with prawns in these recipes?
Most often rice (3), pork (3) and fish (2) (the number of recipes is in brackets).
How is a recipe with prawns chosen?
From its ingredient list, not its name: a recipe is here when its ingredients include prawns. Stocks, seasonings and lines like "water for the rice" don't count. The list updates itself with every new recipe.