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The British version of the prawn cocktail has been in and out of fashion ever since the 1960s. It’s the small details that make all the difference; here’s our ultimate prawn cocktail recipe with just the right amount of oomph. Fancy something else? Check out our lime and basil prawn cocktail salad.

No two chillies or limes are created equal, so frequent tasting is an important part of making this soup. It needs to be hot, tart, salty and bright. Serve as a simple starter or light lunch with rice noodles if you like.

Make our classic prawn cocktail when you want to whip up a starter in just 15 minutes. The prawns and marie-rose sauce can be made in advance too, if you want to save even more time and hassle! Try this classic dish in salad form with our lime, basil and prawn cocktail salad recipe.

This 15-minute surf and turf pasta recipe makes a summery dinner for one. Combine smoky, spicy chorizo with sweet-fleshed tiger prawns for a speedy, great-tasting supper. Or skip the meat and go straight for seafood with our popular chilli, prawn and tomato pasta.

This quick Thai-inspired salad brings crunch and tang to your table. It makes a great calorie-controlled option if you’re following the 5:2 diet too. To bulk it up on non-fasting days, double the noodles and add an extra handful of prawns. Love noodles but don’t eat prawns? Try our goat’s cheese and soft-boiled egg noodle salad for a vegetarian version instead.

This Mexican-style prawn rice dish is rich in Vitamins E, K and B12 making it an easy and healthy meal for busy weeks. Check out our paprika prawn rice too for extra smoky flavour.

Serve these prawn taco salad bowls to eight people for a light and speedy starter. They only take half an hour to throw together and you could easily split them between four plates instead for a tasty Friday night meal.

This tiger prawn toban by Ross ShonHan is brimming with punchy Japanese flavours of shiso, ponzu and a spicy chilli paste.

”I’m warning you – this is a hot one! But, of course, you can reduce the quantity of chillies to suit your taste. The fresh prawns and big pieces of coconut are a match made in heaven. Curry leaves and fennel seeds also help give this dish a unique flavour. Perhaps best of all, it comes together in minutes, making this a great quick-meal option. Serve it with plain rice or pilau.” – Chetna Makan

A simple starter recipe of fried prawns cooked with garlic, chilli, lemon and white wine. Best served with sourdough bread and a glass of sauvignon blanc.

Prawn tacos Soft tortillas are filled with fajita-spiced prawns, soured cream and a pretty pink pickled cabbage mix. They’re fun to make with kids and only take half an hour.

Griddled Bajan spiced prawn wraps with chunky tomato sauce Fresh prawns are cooked with tinned tomatoes, veggies and plenty of spice in this quick curry recipe. Stuff the mixture into warm flatbreads, top with natural yoghurt and tuck in.

Prawns with tamarind caramel and black pepper ”If you can’t find palm sugar, use light brown sugar instead. To offset the sweetness of the caramel, be generous with the black pepper – use considerably more than you would to simply season a dish.” – Ravinder Bhogal

A super quick, Scandi-style spin on a prawn cocktail. Serve on rye sourdough crispbreads for a moreish nibble or starter at your next dinner party.

Rohit Ghai’s prawn curry showcases intense Indian flavours. With three simple steps it’s surprisingly easy to make, while being incredibly satisfying.