A Luxe Seafood Roll with Noosa Black Garlic
Buttery brioche rolls filled with succulent prawns and finished with creamy Noosa Black Garlic Aioli create a luxurious twist on the classic seafood roll.
Cooked gently in black garlic butter, the prawns become sweet, aromatic and deeply savoury before being tossed through rich aioli and layered with crisp lettuce and fresh herbs.
Finished with dill, chives and a squeeze of lemon, these Black Garlic Prawn Brioche Rolls are perfect for summer entertaining, elegant starters, seafood platters or relaxed coastal lunches.
Recipe Details
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
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4 brioche rolls, split
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400–500 g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
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50 g butter
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2–3 Noosa Black Garlic Black Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
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⅓ cup Noosa Black Garlic Black Garlic Aioli
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1 cup crisp lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or cos)
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1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
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1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
Method
1. Prepare the Black Garlic Butter
In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the finely chopped Noosa Black Garlic Cloves and sauté gently for 30–60 seconds, allowing the rich caramelised garlic aroma to develop.
2. Cook the prawns
Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes, tossing gently until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
Season lightly with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
3. Toast the brioche rolls
Lightly toast the brioche rolls in a pan or under a grill until warm, golden and slightly crisp on the edges.
4. Toss the prawns with aioli
Gently fold the warm prawns through Noosa Black Garlic Aioli, ensuring each piece is lightly coated in the creamy, umami-rich dressing.
5. Assemble the rolls
Layer crisp lettuce leaves into each brioche roll.
Top generously with the black garlic prawn mixture.
6. Finish and serve
Sprinkle with fresh dill and chives.
Add an extra spoonful of Black Garlic Aioli if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh citrus lift.
Serving Suggestions
These prawn brioche rolls are ideal for:
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Elegant starters
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Light summer lunches
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Seafood platters
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Gourmet entertaining
Pair with chilled rosé, sparkling wine or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc for the ultimate coastal indulgence.
Feature Ingredient
Noosa Black Garlic Aioli
Noosa Black Garlic Aioli is a creamy, umami-rich condiment made with slow-aged Australian black garlic.
The natural ageing process gives black garlic its distinctive sweet, balsamic-like depth, delivering rich flavour without the harsh bite of raw garlic.
Perfect for:
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seafood and prawns
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fries and wedges
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sandwiches and burgers
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roasted vegetables
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salads and grazing boards
It’s an effortless way to elevate everyday dishes with gourmet flavour.