Butter Prawn Chilli Tacos Recipe

Make these tasty tacos for perfect summer vibes, featuring the freshness of lime and avocado with a crunchy slaw and juicy king prawns. 

What will I need?

• 200g raw king prawns, peeled
• Salt and pepper
• ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 ripe avocado
• Juice of 1 lime
• Small handful of coriander
• ¼ head red cabbage
• 3 spring onions
• ½ carrot
• Dash of red wine vinegar
• 6 small soft white tortillas
• 1 tsp ancho chilli flakes
• 50g Anchor butter

Serves 2-3 people

How to make butter prawn chilli tacos

1. Pat dry the king prawns on some kitchen roll then place them in a bowl.
2. Season the prawns with salt and pepper, and sprinkle over the sweet smoked paprika, ground cumin, and the zest of a lime. Give everything a good mix and leave to marinate while you get on with other prep.
3. Add the avocado flesh to a bowl and season with salt, then add the lime juice and half the coriander. Mash it all together with a fork until well combined.
4. To make the slaw, start by finely slicing the red cabbage and spring onions.
5. Use a vegetable peeler to make long, wide ribbons of carrot, then use a knife to cut these into thin strips.
6. Mix up the cabbage, spring onions, and carrot with the remaining coriander in a bowl, and add a dash of red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
7. Lay the tortillas out on a clean tea towel and lightly sprinkle them with water. Wrap them up and microwave them for 1 minute.
8. Heat a frying pan over a medium to high heat and add the ancho chilli flakes. Toast them for a minute before adding the butter.
9. Once the butter is foaming, add the prawns and cook them for 1-2 minutes a side until opaque and fully cooked.
10. To make your tacos, spread a little avocado over each tortilla, then top with a little slaw and 3-4 prawns.

What to serve with butter prawn chilli tacos

These tasty tortilla tacos are fantastic with all sorts of dishes, and generally suit a bright, summery vibe. You could do a crunchy salad on the side, or a potato salad for that picnic / BBQ feel. Some grilled corn on the cob with our Cheeky Cajun Butter recipe would go down a treat.