These quick and easy prawn tacos are a definite crowd pleaser! Whipped up in 15 minutes, these tacos are a go-to for any last minute Christmas potlucks or when you’re craving a little crustacean tucked in a toasty tortilla blanket.

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Ingredients

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US / Metric

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large

Prawns

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large

Prawns

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cloves

Garlic

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cloves

Garlic

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tbsp

Gochugaru/red pepper flakes

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tbsp

Gochugaru/red pepper flakes

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tbsp

Paprika

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tbsp

Paprika

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

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tbsp

Olive oil

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tbsp

Olive oil

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tsp

Salt

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tsp

Salt

Cabbage (thinly sliced)

Taco Toppings:

Tortillas

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Cup

Greek Yoghurt

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Cup

Greek Yoghurt

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handful

chopped Cilantro

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handful

chopped Cilantro

Zest and juice from 1 lime

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cloves

Roasted Garlic (mashed)

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cloves

Roasted Garlic (mashed)

Salt to taste

Cabbage Slaw

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head

Cabbage (thinly sliced)

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head

Cabbage (thinly sliced)

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whole

Red onion (thinly sliced)

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whole

Red onion (thinly sliced)

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handful

Chopped Cilantro

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handful

Chopped Cilantro

Zest and Juice of 1 lime

Steps

1

To a mixing bowl, add prawns, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, zest and juice of lemon, olive oil, salt, mix well and leave to marinate until time to cook.

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2

In another small mixing bowl, add greek yoghurt, chopped cilantro, zest and juice of 1 lime, garlic powder, salt, mix well and set aside.

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3

In a large mixing bowl, add in thinly sliced cabbage, red onion, chopped cilantro and the zest and juice of 1 lime. Mix evenly and you will get a nice cabbage slaw.

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4

On a grill pan or grill, grill shrimp for 45 seconds on each side until charred and cooked through.

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5

Once done, it's time to assemble. On a toasted tortilla, add cabbage slaw, yoghurt sauce and grilled prawns. Serve with extra sauce and slaw on the side.

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