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Tacos de camarones (prawn tacos)

Name: Tacos de camarones (prawn tacos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: /mexican
Ingredients: 1 fresh habanero chilli, seeds removed; 4 garlic cloves; Roots of 1 bunch coriander, rinsed; 150ml olive oil, plus 2 tbs extra; 1kg small green prawns, peeled, deveined; 8 good-quality tortillas; 1/2 iceberg lettuce, shredded; Lime wedges, to serve; 3 large dried chipotle chillies, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, drained; 200g creme fraiche or sour cream; 1/3 cup (55g) blanched almonds; 1/3 cup (40g) grated Jack cheese or cheddar; 1 tbs chopped coriander leaves; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

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Fresh and zesty prawn tacos are made even more delicious with an almond and chipotle salsa.

1 fresh habanero chilli, seeds removed
4 garlic cloves
Roots of 1 bunch coriander, rinsed
150ml olive oil, plus 2 tbs extra
1kg small green prawns, peeled, deveined
8 good-quality tortillas
1/2 iceberg lettuce, shredded
Lime wedges, to serve

Almond salsa

3 large dried chipotle chillies, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, drained
200g creme fraiche or sour cream
1/3 cup (55g) blanched almonds
1/3 cup (40g) grated Jack cheese or cheddar
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Method

1.

Blend habanero, garlic, coriander and 150ml oil until smooth. Toss with prawns. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
2.

For the salsa, blend all ingredients to a coarse paste. Thin with water, if needed.
3.

Heat the extra 2 tbs oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Cook prawns, turning, for 6 minutes or until just cooked. Top the tortillas with lettuce, prawns and salsa, then wrap up and serve with lime.