Grilled prawn tacos

Prep: 25mCook: 15mTotal: 40m
Cuisine: MexicanCategory: Lunch

These grilled prawn tacos come with charred pineapple salsa, red cabbage, lime crema and avocado in warm corn tortillas.

Ingredients

4
Serves
Metric

      Directions

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      Prep: 25mCook: 15mTotal: 40m

      MARINATE PRAWNS

      1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine the prawns with olive oil, oregano, chilli powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
      2. Step 2: Add 2 finely grated cloves of garlic and mix thoroughly. Let the prawns marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the fridge, covered.

      PINEAPPLE SALSA

      1. Step 1: Cut the pineapple into four large pieces, removing the core. Halve the jalapeño.
      2. Step 2: Grill or pan-fry the pineapple and jalapeño (without oil) until nicely charred.
      3. Step 3: Finely dice the charred pineapple and jalapeño, then combine them with the diced onion, tomatillos, chopped coriander, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
      4. Step 4: Season the salsa with salt and the juice of one lime, mix well, and set aside.

      CREMA AND CABBAGE

      1. Step 1: To make the crema, in a bowl mix cream and sour cream with a pinch of salt.
      2. Step 2: Add the zest of two limes and the juice of one lime. Mix well and set aside.
      3. Step 3: Toss the shaved red cabbage with the juice of one lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

      COOK AND ASSEMBLE

      1. Step 1: Heat the corn tortillas by placing each one on a hot grill or pan, cooking for about 1 minute on each side until lightly coloured or slightly puffed.
      2. Step 2: Transfer the cooked tortillas to a clean tea towel, wrapping them to steam while cooking the rest.
      3. Step 3: Heat a grill or pan over high heat. Cook the marinated prawns for 3–4 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Remove the prawns and set them aside.
      4. Step 4: Assemble your taco by taking a warm tortilla and layer with red cabbage, prawns, pineapple salsa, crema, and sliced avocado. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.

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      About this recipe

      Summer is here (in Australia) and it's BBQ weather, so lets make some delicious prawn tacos with red cabbage, pineapple salsa, crema and sliced avocados.

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