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Chipotle Prawn Tacos - mexican dinner recipe

Chipotle Prawn Tacos

Smoky chipotle prawns tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy lime slaw, creamy avocado, and a cool sour cream finish. Fast, fresh, and messy in the best way for an easy weeknight taco dinner.

By Eatpace

Prep: 15 minCook: 12 min27 min total 4 servings Basic Mexican

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • King Prawns(500 g)
  • Chipotle in Adobo(2 tbsp)
  • Olive oil(1 tbsp)
  • Lime(2)
  • Garlic(2 cloves)
  • Cumin(1 tsp)
  • Smoked paprika(1 tsp)
  • Salt(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Cabbage(300 g)
  • Red Onion(1)
  • Coriander(15 g)
  • Vinegar(1 tbsp)
  • Honey(1 tsp)
  • Avocado(1)
  • Sour cream(120 ml)
  • Tortilla(8)

Method

  1. 1

    Finely shred {Cabbage}, thinly slice {Red Onion}, and roughly chop {Fresh cilantro}. In a bowl, toss with the juice of {Lime}, {Vinegar}, {Honey}, and a pinch of the {Salt} until lightly dressed and crunchy. Slice the {Avocado}.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Pat the {Prawns} dry. In a bowl, mix {Chipotle in Adobo}, {Olive oil}, grated {Garlic}, {Cumin}, {Smoked paprika}, the remaining {Salt}, {Black pepper}, and the zest and juice of 1 {Lime}. Toss the {Prawns} until evenly coated.

    ~5 min

  3. 3

    Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the {Prawns} for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until pink, lightly golden in spots, and just cooked through.

    ~4 min

  4. 4

    Warm the {Tortilla} in a dry pan or directly over a flame for 1–2 minutes, turning once, until soft and pliable.

    ~2 min

  5. 5

    Fill each {Tortilla} with the chipotle {Prawns}, a handful of slaw, a few slices of {Avocado}, and a spoonful of {Sour cream}. Serve with any remaining lime on the side for squeezing over.

    ~6 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

448
Calories
28g
Protein
22g
Fat
31g
Carbs
6g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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