Camarones en Pipián Verde (Prawns in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
Plump king prawns in a creamy green pumpkin seed sauce, ready in 20 minutes and made for warm tortillas.
Made with Green mole (pipian verde) and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.95 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 ready made green mole, pipian verde (see the base recipe) with the water in a wide pan over a low heat for 5 minutes. Do not boil.
5 min - 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Fry the prawns and garlic for 2 minutes a side until pink.
4 min - 3
Tip the prawns into the sauce and turn for 1 minute until coated and hot.
1 min - 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds a side.
- 5
Serve the prawns and sauce with tortillas, coriander, radish and lime wedges.
Tips
- Pat the prawns dry for a good sear and do not crowd the pan.
- Add the prawns to the sauce at the end, as they toughen quickly.
- Use a squeeze of lime to brighten the sauce at the table.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Keeps 1 day in the fridge and must be reheated until steaming hot all through, so it is best to cook only what you need.
Questions
Can I use cooked prawns?
Yes, add them to the warm sauce for 1 to 2 minutes just to heat through. Longer cooking makes them rubbery.
What can I serve it with?
Rice, tortillas, or a salad of radish, cucumber and lime. It is also good over boiled new potatoes.
Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes, defrost fully in the fridge overnight, then drain and dry them before frying.
More made with green mole (pipian verde)
Puerco en Pipián Verde (Pork in Green Pumpkin Seed Mole)
GFDFEFPollo en Pipián Verde (Chicken in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
GFDFEFTostadas de Pollo con Pipián Verde y Frijoles (Chicken Pipian Tostadas)
GFEFNFEnchiladas de Pipián Verde con Calabacín (Pumpkin Seed Courgette Enchiladas)
EFNFDouble 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.