Prawn & Mango Tacos
Crispy Old Bay prawns, charred corn and a mango-avocado salsa - summer in a taco, no bookings required.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 large ripe mango, diced finely (about 5mm)
1 large avocado, diced finely
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 fresh jalapenos
2 cobs of corn, steamed
800g raw prawns, peeled and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
2 tablespoons cornflour
peanut oil, for frying
1/4 green cabbage, shredded
6 taco wraps
coriander sprigs, for garnish
For the dressing
1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chilli sauce (Sriracha or Tabasco)
METHOD
In a bowl, combine the mango, avocado, spring onion, sea salt, lime juice and olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
Using a stainless steel pastry rack, grill the jalapenos and corn over a gas burner until charred (you can also use the barbecue). Let them cool, then chop the jalapenos and cut the kernels off the cobs. Add both to the mango-avocado salsa.
Season the chopped prawns with the Old Bay seasoning and cornflour. Heat the peanut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the prawns until golden and crispy, then drain on absorbent paper.
Rinse the shredded cabbage and keep it in the fridge for crispiness.
Make the taco dressing by combining the Greek yoghurt, Kewpie mayonnaise and chilli sauce.
Grill the taco wraps on a gas hob for a charred finish.
To assemble, spread the dressing on the wraps. Add the shredded cabbage, then the salsa with corn and jalapenos, and top with the crispy prawns.
Garnish with coriander sprigs.
HINTS
Charring the corn and jalapenos over an open flame is worth the extra step - it brings the smoky edge that makes these taste like holidays.
Fry the prawns in batches so the pan stays hot and they crisp rather than steam.
The salsa and dressing can both be made a few hours ahead - just add the avocado at the last minute so it stays green.
NUTRITION (per recipe total, serves 4 - guide only):
Energy: approximately 12450kJ (2980 calories)
Protein: 155g
Fat: 130g
Saturated fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 245g
Sugars: 65g
Fibre: 25g
Sodium: 4900mg
Note: frying oil is estimated at absorption only.
This nutrition information is a guide only and may vary depending on brands, exact quantities, and ingredient substitutions used.