Tacos de Camarón a la Parrilla (Grilled Prawn Tacos)
Plump prawns in a short garlic and citrus marinade, seared fast and piled into warm corn tortillas with avocado salsa.
Made with Creamy avocado salsa and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.45 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
Toss the prawns with your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) and chill for 20 to 30 minutes. Do not leave longer or the citrus will cook them. Discard the leftover marinade.
25 min - 2
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan and wrap them in a clean tea towel to keep soft.
- 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan or griddle until very hot. Cook the prawns for 1 to 2 minutes each side until pink and curled.
4 min - 4
Spread a spoonful of creamy avocado salsa (see the base recipe) over each tortilla.
- 5
Add cabbage and 3 to 4 prawns to each, then top with coriander and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Keep marinating time short. Prawns turn rubbery if they sit in citrus.
- Cook in 2 batches if your pan is small, so the prawns sear and do not steam.
- Use shredded cabbage for crunch in place of lettuce.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. Cooked prawns keep in the fridge for up to 1 day if cooled quickly, and should be eaten cold or reheated until steaming hot.
Questions
Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes. Defrost them fully in the fridge, drain and pat very dry before marinating, otherwise they release water and will not sear properly.
Are these tacos dairy free and gluten free?
Yes, as long as your corn tortillas are pure masa. The prawns, marinade, cabbage and avocado salsa contain no gluten, dairy, egg or nuts.
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GFDFEFDouble 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.