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Battered Prawn Tacos

Battered Prawn Tacos

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Battered prawn tacos offer a dynamic sensory experience. They combine the satisfying, crispy crunch of a cider batter with the plump, juicy bite of tender prawns, all wrapped in a warm, soft taco or tortilla
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large tiger prawns
  • 100g gluten-free self raising flour
  • 250ml dry cider
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 soft taco wraps
  • ½ red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • ¼ tsp honey
  • 50ml soured cream
  • 2 tsp chilli & garlic sauce
  • 1 extra large ripe avocado
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
  • 50g finely shredded pointed cabbage

Method
 

  1. Preheat the deep fat fryer to 180°C.
  2. Whisk the flour and cider together with a pinch of salt to make the batter
  3. Dip the prawns into the batter and fry in batches until golden and crispy
  4. Drain on kitchen paper anad keep warm
  5. Arrange the taco wraps on a large baking tray and warm in the oven in accordance with packet instructions
  6. Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the red onion, juice of 1 lime, the honey and a pinch of salt, then set aside to lightly pickle.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix the juice of ½ a lime, the soured cream and the chilli & garlic sauce.
  8. In a third bowl, lightly crush the avocado with a fork, stir in the juice of the remaining ½ lime and the chopped coriander; season with salt.
  9. Divide the taco wraps between plates.
  10. Spread with the crushed avocado, top with the prawns and a small handful of shredded cabbage, then drizzle with the chilli soured cream.
  11. Finish with the lime-pickled onions and serve straight away.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 17gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 44g

Notes

For extra crispiness, ensure your deep fryer oil is at the correct temperature (180°C) before adding the prawns.
To prevent soggy tacos, don't overfill them; let your guests build their own for maximum freshness.
If you don't have cider, a light beer or sparkling water can be used as a substitute for the batter.

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