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Prawn Fajitas

Smoky, sizzling prawns and peppers piled into warm tortillas with soured cream.

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  • Time12 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.70 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Toss the prawns with the paprika, cumin, garlic granules, half the oil and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the rest of the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the peppers and onion for 5 minutes until softened with a little char.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Add the prawns and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until pink all through.

    3 min 30 s
  4. 4

    Squeeze over the lime juice. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Fill the tortillas with the prawn mix, lettuce and soured cream.

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