Prawn Tacos

Prawn Tacos (Shrimp) – with Chipotle Lime Marinade

Introduction

Prawn tacos are a delicious and fresh dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features prawns marinated in a special chipotle lime sauce, which adds a zesty and smoky flavor while keeping everything light and delightful. It’s an exciting and simple meal that impresses your family and friends.

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is great for several reasons. First, it’s quick to prepare, taking only about 30 minutes from start to finish. Second, the marinade enhances the prawns’ natural taste, making every bite flavorful. Lastly, tacos are customizable, so you can add your favorite toppings or serve them with different sides. Prawn tacos are also a healthy option, as they are low in calories and packed with protein!

How to Make Prawn Tacos

Follow these simple steps to make your own prawn tacos with chipotle lime marinade:

Ingredients:

• 500g/1 lb medium prawns/shrimp (peeled, frozen thawed, or 1 kg / 2 lb unpeeled whole)
• Zest of 1 lime (or lemon)
• 1/4 cup lime juice (or lemon)
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder (MEDIUM spicy, can reduce to 2 tsp for MILD)
• 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (finely chopped; can substitute chives)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 8 cups green cabbage (finely shredded; about 1/4 head)
• 1/2 onion (very finely chopped; brown, yellow, or white)
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt (like Greek, unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup lime juice (or lemon)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
• 2 – 3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 12 – 15 small tortillas (corn or flour, warmed or charred)
• Lime wedges (highly recommended)
• Coriander/cilantro (roughly chopped)

Directions:

1. Mix Marinade: Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, tossing in the prawns to coat well.
2. Let it Sit: Set aside the prawns for just 20 minutes; even 5 minutes is enough for marinating.
3. Warm a Bowl: Warm a serving bowl by heating it in the microwave for 1 minute or using hot water, then drying it.
4. Cook Prawns: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the prawns and cook each side for about 60 seconds. If using a BBQ, consider double skewering for easier cooking.
5. Transfer to Bowl: Move the cooked prawns to the warmed bowl and cover loosely with foil. Cook the remaining prawns.
6. Serve: Serve the prawns with slaw, pink taco sauce, warmed tortillas, and lime wedges.

Taco Slaw:

1. Place all slaw ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.
2. Let it sit for at least 1 hour until the cabbage becomes wilted and floppy. It can keep for 3 days in the fridge!

Pink Taco Sauce:

1. Mix sauce ingredients together, adjusting sriracha to your taste.

How to Serve Prawn Tacos

Once your prawns and toppings are ready, grab your warmed tortillas. Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of cooked prawns, an ample serving of slaw, and finish with pink taco sauce. Top with lime wedges and chopped cilantro for extra flavor.

How to Store Prawn Tacos

If you have leftovers, store the cooked prawns, slaw, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge. They should be consumed within 2-3 days for the best taste.

Tips to Make Prawn Tacos

• For extra flavor, let the prawns marinate longer (up to 1 hour).
• Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
• Experiment with different toppings like avocado or jalapeños for a spicy kick.

Variation

You can also substitute shrimp with fish or chicken if desired. Adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the protein chosen.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes, just ensure they are thawed completely before marinating.

2. How spicy are these tacos?
The spice level depends on how much chipotle powder you use. You can reduce it for a milder taste.

3. Can I make a vegan version?
Yes! Substitute prawns with grilled vegetables or tofu, and use a vegan yogurt for the sauce.

Enjoy making and savoring your prawn tacos filled with chipotle lime goodness!

Prawn Tacos (Shrimp)

Delicious and fresh prawn tacos featuring prawns marinated in a zesty chipotle lime sauce, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Seafood

Servings 4 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Marinade

• 500 g 500g/1 lb medium prawns/shrimp (peeled, frozen thawed, or 1 kg / 2 lb unpeeled whole) Use peeled or unpeeled prawns as preferred.
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp chipotle powder (MEDIUM spicy, can reduce to 2 tsp for MILD) Adjust spice level according to preference.
• 1 each Zest of 1 lime (or lemon)
• 1/4 cup 1/4 cup lime juice (or lemon) Fresh lime or lemon juice recommended.
• 2 tbsp 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (finely chopped; can substitute chives) For a different flavor, chives can be used.
• 2 cloves 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup 1/4 cup olive oil Can use any preferred cooking oil.
• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp pepper

For the Taco Slaw

• 8 cups 8 cups green cabbage (finely shredded; about 1/4 head)
• 1/2 each 1/2 onion (very finely chopped; brown, yellow, or white)
• 3/4 cup 3/4 cup plain yogurt (like Greek, unsweetened) Can substitute with sour cream.
• 1/4 cup 1/4 cup lime juice (or lemon)
• 1/4 cup 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp pepper

For Serving

• 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
• 2 - 3 tbsp 2 - 3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste) Spice level is adjustable.
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
• 12 - 15 each 12 - 15 small tortillas (corn or flour, warmed or charred)
• each Lime wedges (highly recommended)
• each Coriander/cilantro (roughly chopped)

Instructions

 

Marinating the Prawns

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, tossing in the prawns to coat well.
• Set aside the prawns for just 20 minutes; even 5 minutes is enough for marinating.

Cooking the Prawns

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Add half of the prawns and cook each side for about 60 seconds. If using a BBQ, consider double skewering for easier cooking.
• Move the cooked prawns to the warmed bowl and cover loosely with foil.
• Cook the remaining prawns.

Preparing the Slaw

• Place all slaw ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.
• Let it sit for at least 1 hour until the cabbage becomes wilted and floppy. It can keep for 3 days in the fridge.

Making the Pink Taco Sauce

• Mix sauce ingredients together, adjusting sriracha to your taste.

Serving

• Once your prawns and toppings are ready, grab your warmed tortillas.
• Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of cooked prawns, an ample serving of slaw, and finish with pink taco sauce.
• Top with lime wedges and chopped cilantro for extra flavor.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the prawns marinate longer (up to 1 hour). Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Experiment with different toppings like avocado or jalapeños for a spicy kick. If you have leftovers, store the cooked prawns, slaw, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge. They should be consumed within 2-3 days for the best taste. You can also substitute shrimp with fish or chicken if desired. Adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the protein chosen.

Keyword Chipotle Lime Marinade, Healthy Tacos, Prawn Tacos, Quick Meals, Shrimp Tacos