Mexican Chilli King Prawns
Try these with soft Corn tortillas, sour cream and a bean salad. Or as a posh starter in Fried Tortilla baskets with mixed leaves dressed with lime and Guacamole.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Quantity: Serves 4 Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
450g/ 16 oz king prawn butterfly (raw)-shelled
1 fresh lime juice
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion,
2 juicy skinned-de-seeded plum tomatoes
3 hot Mexican red chillies
2 garlic clove
60 ml dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano
seasoning
Method
- Marinate the prawns in lime juice and a little ground black pepper- minimum 20 minutes
- Make a paste by grinding the chillies, tomatoes, garlic and onion
- Sauté the paste in the hot oil- cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavour
- Add the prawns and marinade - cook for 1-2 minutes on each side till pink/just under cooked
- Add the wine, herbs and seasoning
- Bring to the boil- reduce wine a little and serve