Prawn caesar salad on an oval platter

15 Healthy prawn recipes

Isabella Keeling - Deputy health editor

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Use juicy prawns in our nutritious recipes for soups, salads, stews and stir-fries. Try baked orzo with harissa prawns, crunchy summer rolls or spicy spaghetti

Looking for healthy prawn recipes? Want to make a nutritious prawn stir-fry or healthy paella? Check out our recipes below, then take a look at our healthy fish recipes, healthy salmon recipes and 15 healthy swaps to make your meals healthier.

Prawns are a great source of protein and full of essential amino acids. They are typically low in calories and contain important nutrients such as omega-3; selenium, a key antioxidant that supports the health of cells; and zinc, which helps support healthy immunity.

We've also got plenty more healthy recipes to inspire you, including our healthy chicken recipes, healthy chicken breast recipes and healthy mince recipes.

Healthy prawn recipes

Baked orzo with harissa prawns

Flavour prawns with harissa, dill, garlic and lemon, then serve swirled through orzo for a speedy but sophisticated dinner that's rich in protein.

Baked Orzo with Harissa Prawns and Lemon on a Blue Plate

Spicy prawn and peanut rice salad

Whip up this vibrant, no-cook summer salad in just 15 minutes – ideal for sunny days when you want to avoid the heat of the kitchen. Prawns add a boost of protein and pairs perfectly with the punchy dressing, combining lime, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and peanut butter.

Indian stir-fried prawns

Mix fragrant spices with juicy king prawns and sweet peppers for a protein-packed midweek meal ready in under half an hour.

A silver wok is filled with prawns, chopped peppers and green vegetables

Prawn caesar salad

Swap chicken for prawns for a low calorie salad with a summery feel. It's still just as satisfying as the original.

Prawn caesar salad on an oval platter

Mexican-style prawn soup

This hearty one-pot is packed with big flavours from cumin, smoked paprika and lime. They work perfectly with the prawns and avocado.

Mexican Soup Recipe with Prawns

Smoky prawn, pepper and new potato stew

Check out this simple stew recipe with juicy butterflied prawns and sweet red peppers. This vibrant dish is nourishing and ready in 30 minutes.

Fish Stew Recipe with Prawns and Potato

Easy prawn jambalaya

This colourful prawn jambalaya is packed with plenty of flavour, and it's filling, too. A wholesome, easy supper.

Easy Jambalaya Recipe with Prawns

Prawn karahi

Plenty of spice, fresh prawns and ripe tomatoes are key to this authentic Pakistani prawn curry, finished with green chilli and ginger.

A prawn curry in a wide casserole pan with rice on the side

Warm black rice, edamame and prawn salad

Try this satisfying warm salad with black rice, crunchy edamame and juicy prawns – a perfect midweek meal for two.

Black Rice Salad Recipe

Quick prawn and chorizo paella

This prawn and chorizo paella is ready in just 30 minutes and delivers big on flavour. The juicy prawns and sweet peppers work well with spicy chorizo.

Quick prawn and chorizo paella

Prawn and watermelon salad

This refreshing, low calorie salad is a vibrant celebration of colours and textures. Serve for a light summery lunch.

Oval platter filled with watermelon, prawns and noodles

Jersey Royals, spring greens and prawn fritteda

A fritteda is a light Italian stew of spring vegetables. Our version uses Jersey Royals, spring greens and prawns for a quick and easy supper.

A bowl of Jersey Royals Spring Soup with prawns

Prawn and red cabbage summer rolls with cashew butter dipping sauce

These fresh prawn and red cabbage summer rolls are packed with punchy herbs and crunchy vegetables, a great summertime meal.

Prawn and Red Cabbage Summer Rolls with Cashew Butter Dipping Sauce

1Warm bean dip with chorizo and prawns

Prawns dress up this simple white bean dip. Mixed with chorizo, it’s the perfect balance of salt, spice and creaminess.

Bowl of white bean dip topped with prawns and mini chorizo sausages

Spicy prawn linguine

Eating a nourishing dinner is easy when it's this delicious. Our spicy prawn linguine has a rich tomato sauce and spicy chilli kick to keep it interesting. Enjoy it any day of the week.

Spicy Prawn Linguine Recipe

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