Spicy Prawn Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Smoky chilli-spiced prawns in warm tortillas with a cool, zesty avocado and tomato salsa.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 12 min
Cook: 6 min
Total: 18 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 400g raw peeled king prawns
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 1/4 white cabbage, finely shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Toss the prawns with the paprika, cumin, chilli powder, half the oil and a pinch of salt.

  2. Gently mix the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, the juice of 1 lime, coriander and a pinch of salt for the salsa.

  3. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the prawns for 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until pink and slightly charred.

  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or the microwave.

  5. Fill the tortillas with cabbage, prawns and salsa. Top with yoghurt and the remaining lime juice.