Camarones con Chorizo (Garlic Prawns with Chorizo)
Juicy prawns seared in red chorizo fat with garlic, tomato and lime, served on fragrant cilantro lime rice.
Made with Cilantro lime rice and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.77 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm your cilantro lime rice (see the base recipe) in a covered pan or microwave until steaming hot all the way through. Keep covered.
- 2
Cook your homemade Mexican chorizo (see the base recipe) in a cold large frying pan for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
8 min - 3
Push the chorizo aside. Add the oil and the prawns and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink. Turn, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3 min - 4
Add the tomatoes and lime juice and bubble for 2 minutes until saucy and the prawns are fully pink and cooked through.
2 min - 5
Taste and add salt if needed. Stir through the coriander.
- 6
Spoon the rice into bowls and top with the prawns and chorizo.
Tips
- Pat the prawns dry for a good sear, and do not overcook them or they turn rubbery.
- Prawns are done when pink and curled into a loose C shape, not tight rings.
- Do not reheat leftover prawns, as shellfish reheats poorly.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 1 day once cooled within 1 hour, and rice must only be reheated once, until steaming hot throughout.
Questions
Can I use cooked prawns?
Yes, but add them at the very end for just 1 minute so they do not toughen. Raw prawns give far better flavour from the chorizo fat.
Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes. Thaw them fully in the fridge overnight, drain and pat dry thoroughly before cooking.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, as written. It is also dairy free, egg free and nut free, but it contains shellfish.
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GFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.