NQ Prawn Cutlets — retail and wholesale seafood products
Fresh local squid with lemon wedges and parsley on palm fronds at our Portsmith seafood shop

Serving Up the Freshest Seafood

Your Local Seafood Shop in Cairns

NQ Prawn Cutlets in Cairns is the place to go when your taste buds crave the delicious taste of seafood.

  • Prawn processing on site
  • Family run since 1992
  • Wholesale from 3kg to 3000kg
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Serving Up the Freshest Seafood

NQ Prawn Cutlets seafood platter of oysters, prawns, mud crab and lemon prepared at our Portsmith seafood shop

After more than 30 years in the industry, we select the freshest in locally caught seafood for our customers at the best prices in town. Prawns, oysters, mud crabs and the fish catch of the day are sourced fresh from the market.

Any family get-together will be a hit with platters made especially for you with prawns, oysters and Morton Bay bugs.

Our platters also give you lemon wedges and tartare sauce and are presented to please your guests and enhance any occasion.

Order your seafood in advance to avoid the rush for your holiday season get-togethers like Christmas, Easter or Australia Day. Visit our seafood shop today!

What We Sell

Fresh seafood display cabinet with prawns, cooked crab, oysters and Moreton Bay bugs on ice

Seafood

We offer a diverse selection of fresh, high-quality seafood. From prawns to fish and everything in between, explore our offerings and discover the perfect catch to satisfy your seafood cravings.

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Close-up of fresh local prawns landed by Cairns trawlers

Fresh Prawns

Our fresh prawns are a customer favourite. Hand-picked by local trawlers and delivered daily, we ensure the highest quality for you to enjoy authentic oceanic flavours.

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Crumbed fish fillet and chips with a lemon wedge from Wendy's Takeaway

Wendy's Takeaway

At Wendy's Takeaway, our in-house fish and chip shop, we serve perfectly cooked, irresistibly crunchy and flavourful fish and chips that will satisfy your cravings and keep you coming back for more.

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Boxed whole fish packed for wholesale seafood delivery across Cairns

Wholesale Services

We offer fresh, high-quality seafood supply for wholesale to restaurants, markets and catering services. Our commitment to quality and consistency makes us the top choice for businesses.

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Live mud crabs tied and packed in a foam crate at our Portsmith shop

Mudcrabs

We offer succulent mud crabs sourced directly from local crabbers. Hand-selected from the rivers of Hinchinbrook up to Princess Charlotte Bay and the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Plate of green-lipped mussels in tomato and chilli salsa, one of our seafood specials

Specials

Discover the best deals on seafood with our specials. From seasonal catches to customer favourites, our specials provide an affordable way to enjoy premium seafood.

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Seafood platter of oysters, prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, lemon and seafood sauce ready to collect

Platters & Packs

Dive into our delectable seafood platters and packs. A fantastic assortment of our finest offerings, these packs make the perfect choice for gatherings, celebrations, or just treating yourself to an indulgent seafood feast.

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Three Generations of Prawn Processing

Started in 1992 by Fred and Wendy Parsons, we are a family owned and run business spanning three generations, specialising in processing wild local caught prawns into prawn cutlets and prawn meat.

Meet the family

Trays of cooked and green local medium prawns with price cards in the chilled counter at our Portsmith seafood shop

What Our Customers Say

NQ Prawn Cutlets - Localsearch reviews

NQ Prawn Cutlets Localsearch Review Rating

5

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  • a year ago

    This is a must visit for seafood lovers! My favourite Endeavour Prawns are top class! Recent visitors enjoyed our recent purchases-a selection of seafood including prawns, oysters and bugs, comments like `the best ever eaten` , `so delicious` , `wow, so yummy`, `can we do that again`! Locally looking atfer locals! Thank you! Raewyn

  • 3 years ago

    Fantastic service and great products at a great price John

NQ Prawn Cutlets - Localsearch reviews

Order or Enquire

Send us your order or question and we will come straight back to you. For same-day orders it is quicker to call the shop on (07) 4035 2261.