Seafood
Prawn
Also called shrimp
What it is
Marine crustaceans. Size names are a mess internationally; buy by count if you can.
Origin
Global aquaculture and wild catch.
Flavour
Sweet, briny, overcooked in a blink.
How to use it
Pat dry, high heat, short time. Add at the end of paella so they do not rubberise.
Storage
Frozen is often better than 'fresh' that travelled badly. Thaw in the fridge.
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What is Prawn?
Marine crustaceans. Size names are a mess internationally; buy by count if you can.
How do I use Prawn?
Pat dry, high heat, short time. Add at the end of paella so they do not rubberise.
How do I store Prawn?
Frozen is often better than 'fresh' that travelled badly. Thaw in the fridge.
What does it taste like?
Sweet, briny, overcooked in a blink.
What allergens should I watch?
Shellfish. Check the packet in your kitchen.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Shellfish
Recipes using it
Pad thai
ผัดไทย
Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, egg and peanuts — a national dish with a 20th-century origin story.
40 minMedium🌶️
Paella
Paella
A wide-pan rice from Valencia — saffron, sofrito, and a toasted bottom. Not a dumping ground for every seafood in the shop.
1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Sundubu jjigae
순두부찌개
A raging bowl of soft tofu, chilli broth and a cracked egg — the stew you eat before the spoon melts.
35 minEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️
Haemul pajeon
해물파전
A crispy-edged spring-onion and seafood pancake — the rainy-day order, and the one you tear with your hands.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Jjamppong
짬뽕
A Korean-Chinese seafood noodle soup so red and briny it fogs your glasses.
45 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Ebi tempura
海老天ぷら
Prawns in a cold, thin batter, fried so the shell is lace — tempura as a technique, not a thick breadcrumb.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Gỏi cuốn
Gỏi cuốn
Fresh rice-paper rolls — prawn or pork, herbs, noodles — dipped in peanut or nước chấm. Not fried.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Vatapá
vatapá
A Bahian puree of bread, coconut, peanuts and dendê — thick, yellow-orange, and unfinished without the palm oil.
45 minMedium🌶️
Gumbo
Gumbo
A dark roux, the trinity, and a pot that is Creole or Cajun depending on who is stirring — not a generic chilli.
1 hr 35 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Shrimp and grits
Shrimp and grits
A Lowcountry bowl — stone-ground grits, a buttery shrimp sauce, and no, instant grits are not the same.
50 minMedium🌶️
Arroz con gambas y calamar
Arroz con gambas y calamar from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
42 minMediumNo chilli
Chilli prawn linguine
Chilli prawn linguine from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
21 minA bit of work🌶️
Egg Foo Young
Egg Foo Young from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of workNo chilli
Fish pie
01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive
1 hr 8 minA bit of workNo chilli
Gambas al ajillo
Gambas al ajillo from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 minEasy🌶️
Garides Saganaki
Garides Saganaki from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
34 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mee goreng mamak
Mee goreng mamak from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
31 minA bit of work🌶️
Napa Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
Dried shrimp gives this Chinese dish a punch of salty umami flavor. You can find it at an Asian grocery store in the frozen or refrigerated section. Look for small-sized dried shrimp, about a 1/4-inch in size. If you use
2 hr 7 minA bit of work🌶️
Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai)
Panang chicken curry
Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minA bit of work🌶️
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe)
fish stew
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe) from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minA bit of work🌶️
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minA bit of work🌶️
Prawn stir-fry
Prawn stir-fry from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minA bit of work🌶️
Prawns with Romesco sauce
Prawns with Romesco sauce from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Salmon Prawn Risotto
Salmon Prawn Risotto from Italy. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Seafood fideuà
Boil the kettle. Empty the mussels into a colander and run under cold water. Throw away any with broken shells. Pick through the shells, tapping each one on the side of the sink – they should be closed or should slowly c
1 hr 19 minA bit of workNo chilli
Shrimp Chow Fun
Shrimp Chow Fun from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
8 hr 25 minA bit of workNo chilli
Singapore Noodles with Shrimp
Singapore Noodles with Shrimp from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
34 minA bit of work🌶️
Spanish rice & prawn one-pot
Spanish rice & prawn one-pot from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Spring onion and prawn empanadas
Spring onion and prawn empanadas from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Thai prawn curry
Thai prawn curry from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
26 minMediumNo chilli
Tom yum soup with prawns
Tom yum soup with prawns from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minA bit of work🌶️
Kung Po Prawns
Kung Po Prawns from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minMedium🌶️
Thai curry noodle soup
Thai curry noodle soup from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
19 minMedium🌶️
Thai fried rice with prawns & peas
Thai fried rice with prawns & peas from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMedium🌶️
Thai-style fish broth with greens
Thai-style fish broth with greens from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese prawn spiralized rolls
Vietnamese prawn spiralized rolls from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
20 minMedium🌶️
Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe
Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
31 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
Laksa King Prawn Noodles
Laksa King Prawn Noodles from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
19 minMedium🌶️
Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns
Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 minMedium🌶️
Shrimp With Snow Peas
Shrimp With Snow Peas from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minMediumNo chilli
Bang bang prawn salad
Bang bang prawn salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minMedium🌶️
Garlicky prawns with sherry
Garlicky prawns with sherry from Spain. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minEasyNo chilli
Spicy Thai prawn noodles
Spicy Thai prawn noodles from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)
Fiskesuppe
Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Fish Stew with Rouille
Twist the heads from the prawns, then peel away the legs and shells, but leave the tails intact. Devein each prawn. Fry the shells in 1 tbsp oil for 5 mins, until dark pink and golden in patches. Add the wine, boil down
1 hr 27 minA bit of work🌶️
Prawn & Fennel Bisque
Shell the prawns, then fry the shells in the oil in a large pan for about 5 mins. Add the onion, fennel and carrots and cook for about 10 mins until the veg start to soften. Pour in the wine and brandy, bubble hard for a
1 hr 16 minMediumNo chilli
Acaraje black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp filling
Acaraje black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp filling from Brazil. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minA bit of work🌶️
Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew
Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew from Brazil. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 28 minA bit of work🌶️
Camaro Grelhado Com Molho Cru (Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce)
Camaro Grelhado Com Molho Cru
Camaro Grelhado Com Molho Cru (Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce) from Angola. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMediumNo chilli
Meang Nem
Rinse the rice, soak in water for about 10 minutes, then drain well. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and stir constantly until evenly dark golden brown and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Trans
58 minA bit of work🌶️