Prawn Tacos

Shrimp tacos are a delicious option that you can make and enjoy in the company of your loved ones. They are the perfect interns for any occasion.

One of the good things about gastronomy is that we can put recipes from various countries together and get fabulous results.

The ingredients do not have to all come from the same region for a dish to be spectacular. In this case, you will learn how to prepare shrimp tacos, an ideal combination between Mexico and Spain.

Enjoy your meal!

Prawn tacos recipe n ° 1

This first alternative is the basic recipe, with few ingredients, so that you can experience the fusion of flavors, aromas and also traditions.

You need

• 8 corn tortillas.
• 250 grams of prawns.

• 1 spring onion.
• 150 grams of cooked corn.
• 100 grams of lettuce.
• 200 grams of cottage cheese.
• Chili peppers to taste.
• Salt to taste.

How do you prepare?

• In a saucepan, first place the water with a little salt and heat. When it starts to boil, add the prawns and remove them after a minute. Place them in a container with cold water to cut the cooking.
• Then wash the lettuce, dry it well and cut it into julienne strips.
• In a bowl, place the cottage cheese, then mash it with the tip of a fork.
• Peel the spring onion and cut it as finely as possible (you can also grate it).
• Incorporate it into the cottage cheese and also add the cooked corn (you can buy it that way).
• Season to taste.
• Spread the tortillas on a tray.
• Spread them with the sauce of your choice (it can be guacamole, white cheese, etc).
• Fill with the lettuce, add a little shrimp and then cover with the cottage cheese mixture.
• Finally, put some chili strips (to taste), roll up and that’s it, to eat.

Prawn tacos recipe n ° 2

If you dare to try a very spicy Mexican food, then do not hesitate to try this recipe.

Ingredients

• 600 grams of prawns.
• 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley.
• 12 corn tortillas.
• 1 spring onion.
• 12 tablespoons sour cream.

For the sauce

• 1 onion.
• A tablespoon of olive oil.
• 1 green pepper
• 2 hot chili peppers.
• 3 garlic cloves.
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
• One teaspoon of ground cumin.
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
• 450 grams of tomatoes.
• The juice of half a lemon.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Steps to follow

• Make the sauce first. To do this, heat the oil in a pan and fry the finely chopped onion for about 5 minutes.
• Cut the pepper and chilies into thin strips and add them to the sauce.
• Then add the finely chopped garlic, coriander, cumin and sugar, stirring for 2 minutes.

• Peel and dice the tomatoes and add them to the preparation.
• Pour in the lemon juice and salt and pepper as well.
• When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a minimum and cook 10 minutes.
• Chop the parsley and then add it together with the prawns in the sauce, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes until the prawns are cooked and pink.
• In a baking tray, spread a little oil and arrange the tortillas, heat for 2 minutes at 180 ° C.
• For serving time:  pour a tablespoon of shrimp with sauce and a tablespoon of sour cream on top, then roll up the table.

Prawn tacos recipe n ° 3

An ideal bittersweet idea for those who also like spicy foods.

Ingredients

• 24 prawns.
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 chili peppers in adobo.
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• A handle.
• 2 avocados
• 1 jalapeno pepper.
• ½ red onion.
• ½ cup of chopped cilantro.
• The juice of two lemons.
• ½ teaspoon of cumin.
• 8 corn tortillas.

Instructions

• First marinate the prawns: peel them and place them in a container next to the garlic, also the chopped chili peppers with their sauce and oil, cover and put in the fridge for half an hour.
• Prepare the mango sauce: peel and cut the fruit, mash until it forms a paste.
• Make the guacamole, removing the pulp from the avocado and mixing it with lemon juice and cumin. Mash everything with a fork.
• Then keep both in the fridge for a few minutes.
• Heat the corn tortillas in the skillet with cooking spray.
• Take the prawns out of the fridge and cook them with their sauce in a pan until tender.
• Finally, assemble the tacos: stretch the tortilla on a tray, put a tablespoon of guacamole, three prawns and a tablespoon of mango sauce. Sprinkle with coriander and also add the hot sauce that you like the most.

3 recipes that besides being delicious are very easy to prepare. You can also use your imagination and fill them with your favorite ingredients.

Don’t stop preparing them!