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September 16, 2025
Prawn Tacos (Shrimp) Recipe
That is how I do Prawn Tacos (Shrimp) – marinated in a zingy chipotle lime marinade, seared, then stuffed into tender tortillas with a zesty creamy Taco Slaw, drizzled with my go-to Pink Taco Sauce. Time to up your taco sport!
I wish to open with a grand assertion like “I’m but to satisfy a taco that I don’t love”, however then I do not forget that time we bravely tried offal road tacos in Mexico Metropolis (intestines, to be precise) and the way it was clear that the half we received have been……errr…let’s say from the decrease a part of the intestines, with a definite, unpalatable flavour that may by no means be forgotten…
So I made a decision to scrap that and simply say – PRAWNS! TACOS! MEXICAN FOOD! You can not go flawed!
(It’s most likely not the wisest factor to be speaking about gut tacos after I’m attempting to persuade you that these prawn tacos are a should strive. I do generally tend to write down what pops into my head. I apologise if it’s off-putting! 😂)
Right here’s the marinade I exploit for the prawns:
The ability ingredient on this marinade is chipotle which is floor dried jalapeños. It’s smokey and a bit spicy, and may be irritatingly onerous to seek out in Australia (it’s a typical spice within the US and Canada).
It’s bought at Harris Farms (NSW/QLD), speciality shops, on-line (Amazon – Australia, UK, and for Aussies, my go-to on-line Mexican place is Firework Meals). However don’t fret for those who can’t discover it – I’ve a few substitution options within the recipe!
Listed below are different recipes that use Chipotle powder:
In the meantime, that is what we’re utilizing it for – a taco marinade that’s a bit bit spicy, a bit bit earthy, a bit bit lime-citrusy, and simply all spherical GOOD!
That is one among my summer time taco-bar necessities. Partly as a result of who doesn’t love prawns? And partly as a result of it takes 2 minutes flat to prepare dinner!
Tremendous seedy with a mere 20 minute marinade – even 5 minutes is sufficient as a result of prawns are literally very delicate and so they can’t stand as much as lengthy marinading instances. In actual fact, for those who go away it within the marinade, the citrus will find yourself breaking down the flesh an excessive amount of – basically a ceviche gone flawed!
PRO TIP: We’re utilizing medium / smallish prawns right here, appropriate dimension for tacos. Which implies they prepare dinner SUPER quick. 60 seconds on either side, max – no extra, in any other case they are going to overcook!
You’ll be able to be at liberty to stuff these tacos with something (else) you select. However at present, I’m providing up:
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Taco Slaw – a terrific tangy-yet-creamy yogurt primarily based slaw which I name my Taco Slaw. It really works rather well right here as a result of it’s floppy and juicy like conventional Coleslaw so it melds collectively properly with the tender tortilla and the juicy plump prawns. The tangy recent flavour is an ideal match with seafood, and I extremely advocate it with Fish Tacos too. BONUS: You’ll devour a whole lot of veg in a single serving as a result of an infinite mound of cabbage wilts down by virtually 50%;
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Pink Taco Sauce – my favorite fast ‘n simple spicy-yet-creamy sauce I name my Pink Taco Sauce. I exploit it for all tacos nevertheless it’s particularly good with fish tacos and prawns/shrimp. It’s made with simply Sriracha and bitter cream which is all you want as a result of Sriracha is a flavour bomb sauce which bundles collectively garlic, vinegar, seasonings and chilli multi function; and
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Avocado Sauce – this one requires a bit extra effort, calling for blitzing. I wouldn’t pull it out for mid-week (except there’s corresponding munchies concerned so it serves a duel goal), however I do for firm!
However then once more, the prawns themselves actually are the hero right here so you would go so simple as shredded iceberg lettuce and a few tomato slices aka Outdated College Beef Tacos model, and it’s nonetheless going to be a winner! – Johnsat x
Ingredients
- 500g/1 lb medium prawns/shrimp , peeled (frozen thawed, or 1 kg / 2lb 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, Note 1)
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro , finely chopped (sub 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, white)
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt (like Greek), unsweetened
- 1/4 coriander/cilantro , finely chopped (sub chives)
- 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 (Note 2)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 – 15 small tortillas (corn or flour), warmed or charred per packet
- Lime wedges (highly recommended)
- Coriander/cilantro , roughly chopped
Instructions
- Mix Marinade ingredients in a bowl, then toss the prawns in the marinade.
- Set aside for just 20 minutes – no longer. Even 5 minutes is enough.
- Warm a serving bowl using any method (microwave 1 minute, hot water then dry).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half the prawns and cook each side for 60 seconds (or on a BBQ on high heat, suggest double skewer for easy rotation).
- Transfer to warmed bowl, loosely cover with foil. Cook the remaining prawns.
- Serve with Slaw, Pink Taco Sauce, warmed tortillas and lime wedges.
- Place all ingredients in a very large bowl then toss well (I use my hands!).
- Set aside for at least 1 hour until the cabbage becomes wilted and floppy. Keeps for 3 days!
- Mix ingredients and adjust Sriracha to your taste. Mix well – sour cream becomes looser the more you mix it.
Notes
1. Chipotle powder – can still be irritatingly difficult to find in Australia! Not sold in all major supermarkets (yet) but you can find it in fruit & veg stores (eg Harris Farms), delis and gourmet/speciality stores (e.g. Thomas Dux). It does not cost much more than ordinary spices.
It can be ordered online from Firework Foods (Aus only).
If you can’t track it down, sub with either of these:
1/2 tbsp each SMOKED paprika, cumin and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; OR
1 tablespoon Chipotle in Adobo sauce (sold at Woolies, Coles, excellent Mexican power ingredient)
2. Sriracha – Asian chilli sauce that’s very common nowadays (sold alongside chilli sauces and in Asian section). Great “cheat” ingredient to quickly add flavour into things as it’s made with more than just chilli. To reduce spiciness of sauce, sub with some (or all) ketchup instead.
3. Nutrition per serving (3 tacos per serving, 4 servings in total). It’s higher than reality because it assumes all the Pink Sauce is consumed (probably won’t be, but don’t want to run out) and doesn’t factor in all the yogurt that gets pooled in the bottom of the bowl. Nutrition has been adjusted to factor in that all the oil in the marinade doesn’t end up in the finished dish.
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