Camarones con Queso Chipotle y Arroz Verde (Chipotle Queso Prawns with Green Rice)
Garlicky king prawns in smoky chipotle queso, served over fluffy green coriander and lime rice.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Cilantro lime rice and Queso (Mexican cheese sauce). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.60 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
Pat the prawns dry and season with salt. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat.
- 2
Fry the prawns for 2 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until the prawns are pink and cooked through. Squeeze over half the lime.
3 min - 3
Warm your ready made queso (see the base recipe) gently in a small pan over a low heat, stirring, until steaming. Add a splash of milk if it has thickened. Do not let it boil.
- 4
Stir your ready made chipotle in adobo sauce (see the base recipe) into the queso until smooth, then fold in the prawns.
- 5
Reheat your ready made green rice (see the base recipe) in a covered pan with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through.
- 6
Spoon the rice into warm bowls, top with the prawns in queso and scatter with coriander. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Do not overcook the prawns. They turn rubbery after about 4 minutes.
- Fold the prawns into the queso off the heat so the sauce stays smooth.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce, taste, then add more if you want extra heat.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. Cool leftovers within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use cooked prawns?
Yes. Fry them for 1 minute with the garlic only to warm them through, then fold them in.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, with gluten free cornflour in the queso. It contains shellfish and dairy, but no egg or nuts.
Can I use fish or chicken?
Yes. Use chunks of firm white fish or diced chicken, cooked through before adding to the queso.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Caldo Tlalpeño (Smoky Chicken and Chickpea Soup)
GFEFNFAlbóndigas al Chipotle con Arroz Rojo (Chipotle Meatballs with Red Rice)
GFNFHPTorta de Milanesa con Mayonesa de Chipotle (Breaded Chicken Sandwich)
DFNFHamburguesas de Frijol con Chipotle y Guacamole (Mexican Bean Burgers)
DFEFNFDouble 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.