Smokey Prawn and Corn Tacos

Name: Smokey Prawn and Corn Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tbsp. smoked paprika (sweet or hot); 2 tsp. light brown soft sugar; 300 g frozen raw peeled prawns; 150 g sweetcorn, tinned or frozen; 8 -12 mini soft tortilla wraps, warmed; 1 ripe avocado, halved and destoned; Juice 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tbsp. soured cream; Small handful coriander, plus extra leaves to serve

Frozen prawns are a great standby; they’re cheaper than fresh and cook from frozen in minutes. To make this dish even easier you could swap the avocado crema for a smooth shop-bought guacamole.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 12 February 2024

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

410

Ingredients

For the tacos

1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
1
red onion, finely sliced
2
garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp.
smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
2 tsp.
light brown soft sugar
300 g
frozen raw peeled prawns
150 g
sweetcorn, tinned or frozen
8
-12 mini soft tortilla wraps, warmed

For the avocado crema

1
ripe avocado, halved and destoned
Juice 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve
1
garlic clove, crushed
2 Tbsp.
soured cream
Small handful coriander, plus extra leaves to serve

Directions

1. Step 1For the tacos, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the onion and a large pinch of salt for 5min, until starting to soften.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, make the avocado crema. Scoop the flesh from the avocado into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients and some seasoning. Whizz with a stick blender until smooth (or finely chop the coriander and thoroughly mash all ingredients together with a fork). Set aside.
3. Step 3Add the garlic, smoked paprika and sugar to the onion pan and fry for 2min. Stir in the prawns, increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5min, stirring frequently, until the prawns are opaque and cooked through. Add the sweetcorn and cook to heat through.
4. Step 4Serve the prawn mixture with the warmed tortilla wraps, avocado crema and extra coriander, if you like.