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by The Team
When the weather warms up, there’s nothing better than fresh Australian prawns. Sweet, tender, and full of flavour, they’re the perfect hero for light, refreshing summer meals.
Whether you’re planning a weekend lunch, a picnic by the beach, or an easy weeknight dinner, these four fresh prawn recipes will bring the taste of summer straight to your plate.
Wholesome, colourful, and full of fresh summer crunch.
Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins
300g Australian tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 cup cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
½ avocado, sliced
1 small cucumber, ribboned
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup edamame, cooked
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp soy sauce
Sesame seeds and spring onions, for garnish
Heat a pan over medium heat and cook prawns in sesame oil for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice and soy sauce to create a zesty dressing.
Assemble rice or quinoa in bowls, then add prawns, avocado, cucumber, carrot, and edamame.
Drizzle with dressing and top with sesame seeds and spring onions.
🦐 Try this with our Australian Tiger Prawns for unbeatable freshness and flavour.
Sweet, salty, and irresistibly refreshing — the ultimate summer appetiser.
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins
300g cooked Australian king prawns
2 cups watermelon, cubed
150g feta cheese, cubed
Fresh mint leaves
Juice of ½ lime
Toothpicks or small skewers
Thread a prawn, cube of watermelon, and cube of feta onto each skewer.
Add a mint leaf for freshness.
Squeeze lime juice over the top just before serving.
Perfect for summer entertaining, BBQs, or picnics — these bite-sized skewers always impress.
🦐 Use Australian King Prawns for a naturally sweet flavour that pairs perfectly with watermelon.
Creamy, zesty, and made for sunny days.
Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 10 mins
250g cooked Australian prawns, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 leaves of butter lettuce
4 slices sourdough or brioche
½ avocado, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix prawns with mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Lightly toast the bread.
Layer lettuce and avocado, then spoon over the prawn mixture.
Top with the remaining slice and serve immediately.
Simple, coastal, and completely satisfying.
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A fresh twist on the Italian favourite — quick, light, and full of flavour.
Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins
250g Australian prawns, peeled and deveined
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 cup bocconcini or mozzarella balls
Fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook prawns for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink.
Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a platter.
Add prawns and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Season to taste.
Elegant and effortless — the perfect dish for long summer lunches.
🦐 Find premium Australian Prawns for this light seafood salad.
Make this summer deliciously simple with fresh Australian prawns delivered straight to your door.
From Tiger to King Prawns, Manettas Seafood Market brings restaurant-quality seafood to your kitchen, ready to turn every meal into something special.
