Prawn Tacos
Easy
Prawn tacos with pineapple salsa These tacos are quick to cook and pack a punch of flavours! The prawns are simply cooked with a Cajun spice mix, which sits on a bed of tangy ‘slaw inside a warm corn tortilla. To top it off, a delicious fruity ensalada made with pineapple and chillis. Hot sauce is optional but encouraged! Perfect for a crowd, midweek meal, or weekend lunch. We love serving this family-style where everyone assembles their own tacos at the table.
PREP IN
5 MIN
COOK IN
15 MIN
SERVE
6-8
Prawn Tacos
Easy
PREP IN
5 MIN
COOK IN
15 MIN
SERVE
6-8
Introduction
Prawn tacos with pineapple salsa These tacos are quick to cook and pack a punch of flavours! The prawns are simply cooked with a Cajun spice mix, which sits on a bed of tangy ‘slaw inside a warm corn tortilla. To top it off, a delicious fruity ensalada made with pineapple and chillis. Hot sauce i
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Ingredients
- ½ small pineapple, rind removed & finely diced
- ½ - 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 2-3 slices pickled jalapeño, finely chopped
- Small bunch fresh coriander, chopped
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- For the ‘slaw
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ head cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, grated
- For the tacos
- 16 prawns, shelled & veined
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- Pinch of salt
- 8 corn tortillas
FOR THE PINEAPPLE SALSA (ENSALADA):
Method
- 1. For the pineapple ensalada (salsa), mix together the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside until needed.
- 2. For the ‘slaw, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice and salt. Add the cabbage and carrot and toss well to combine. Set aside until needed.
- 3. For the tacos, heat the tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat, about 30 seconds each side. Keep warm in clean tea towels until needed.
- 4. To cook the prawns, heat a large pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the prawns to the pan, spreading them out in a single layer.
- 5. Sprinkle over the Cajun spice mix and season lightly with salt. Cook just until prawns have turned pink and are opaque, tossing a couple of times while cooking. This should take 3-4 minutes.
- 6. When ready to serve, add a spoonful of slaw to a warm tortilla then top with 2 prawns and a spoonful of the pineapple ensalada. Drizzle over hot sauce of your choice.
