17 June, 2014
Chilli-Lime Prawn Fajitas
My Facebook and Twitter timelines are flooded with enticing World Cup themed recipes shared by my favourite chefs, food writers and magazines. No wonder I am exceptionally hungry for fun food and cocktails! 😉
Nigella Lawson’s ‘Soccermole’ inspired a strong Mexican craving this past weekend. Not heavy, cheesy Tex-Mex style but something fresh and spicy with lots of lime. One thing led to another and out came these gorgeous chilli prawns smothered in lime and coriander.
The prawns are best served as fajitas with the usual Mexican sides (salsa, guacamole, cheese, sour cream etc) or simply topped with sliced avocado.
Vegetarians: try replacing the prawns with button mushrooms – I’m sure it will taste lovely!
Chilli-Lime Prawn Fajitas
Ingredients
300g cooked and peeled prawns
2 spring onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 handful coriander, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
8 mini flour tortilla wraps
1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
Method
1. Cook garlic for a few seconds in some olive oil.
2. Add onions, green chillies, green pepper and yellow pepper. Cook for a minute.
3. Mix the prawns in, along with chopped coriander and lime and cook until heated through.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve hot with mini flour tortilla wraps, and your choice of sides.
7. Roll up and devour.