Camarones Estilo Puerto Nuevo (Baja Garlic Butter Prawns with Rice and Beans)
Sizzling king prawns in lime garlic butter with red rice, creamy beans and warm tortillas, a budget take on the lobster dinners of Puerto Nuevo.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.96 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
Rinse the rice until the water runs nearly clear. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a lidded pan, add the rice and crushed garlic and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée and hot water with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Bring to the boil, cover, turn the heat to the lowest and cook for 12 minutes. Leave covered off the heat for 5 minutes.
12 min - 3
Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno and coriander for a quick salsa.
- 4
Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan. Add the beans and cumin, mash roughly with a fork and add a splash of water. Cook for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
5 min - 5
Melt the butter in a large frying pan until it foams. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the prawns, paprika and salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until pink and curled.
4 min - 6
Squeeze in the lime juice and bubble for 20 seconds. Warm the tortillas and serve the prawns with their butter, rice, beans and salsa.
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