Prawns are commonly found in Indian cooking; however, many people still don't know what prawns really are. Prawns are freshwater shrimp, larger-sized shrimp or smaller variety of shellfish connected to the lobster family. No matter type of marine crustacean you're referring, for culinary purposes, prawns and shrimp are essentially the same. Here are 8 of IndianRecipe4Living's best prawn recipes. If you've never had prawns, there's never been a better time to try them!

Butterfly Prawns - There's nothing like grilled shrimp! Make sure and prepare this recipe with plenty of time since the shrimp need to marinate for 3-4 hours.

Prawn Mustard Curry - This shrimp mustard curry is one of the yummiest I've tasted yet!

Prawns with Tomato and Spinach - Prawns, tomatoes and spinach is a winning combination!

Prawn & Pumpkin Curry - The combination of shrimp and pumpkin is definitely an interesting one, but it's one you won't want to miss!

Prawns in Coconut Milk - Cooking the prawns in coconut milk and flavorful spices gives them a rich, creamy complexity that's hard to beat!

Red Prawns - This tasty shrimp recipe is so good! Serve it hot with rice and veggies.

Prawn and Mango Curry - This sweet and savory curry is always a hit!

Prawns in Pink Sauce - This creamy shrimp recipe is the ultimate treat! You might want to make a double batch!