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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Category
Lunch
Servings
4
Prep time
25 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
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.
Ingredients
- 600g (1 lb 5 oz) raw peeled prawns (or shrimp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp oregano
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, finely grated
- ½ pineapple, peeled and core removed
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- 1 tin tomatillos, drained and diced
- 4 limes
- ½ bunch coriander, chopped
- 3 tbsp cream
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- ¼ head red cabbage, finely shaved
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 12 corn tortillas
Directions
Marinate prawns
In a bowl, combine the prawns with olive oil, oregano, chilli powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 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
Cut the pineapple into four large pieces, removing the core. Halve the jalapeño.
- Grill or pan-fry the pineapple and jalapeño (without oil) until nicely charred.
- Finely dice the charred pineapple and jalapeño, then combine them with the diced onion, tomatillos, chopped coriander, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Season the salsa with salt and the juice of one lime, mix well, and set aside.
Crema and cabbage
To make the crema, in a bowl mix cream and sour cream with a pinch of salt.
- Add the zest of two limes and the juice of one lime. Mix well and set aside.
- Toss the shaved red cabbage with the juice of one lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Cook and assemble
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.
- Transfer the cooked tortillas to a clean tea towel, wrapping them to steam while cooking the rest.
- 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.
- 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.
