Tacos de Camarón Adobados con Piña (Adobo Prawn and Pineapple Tacos)
Spicy adobo prawns with sweet charred pineapple in warm corn tortillas, with a fiery salsa taquera on the side.
Made with Salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa) and Guajillo adobo paste and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.79 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 guajillo adobo paste (see the base recipe) and leave for 15 minutes in the fridge.
15 min - 2
Heat a heavy frying pan until very hot. Add the pineapple pieces in one layer and cook without moving for 2 minutes, then turn, until charred at the edges. Tip into a bowl.
4 min - 3
Add the oil to the pan and cook the prawns for 2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
4 min - 4
Return the pineapple to the pan with the prawns and toss for 20 seconds.
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan and keep them wrapped in a cloth.
- 6
Fill each tortilla with prawns and pineapple, top with onion and coriander, then add a spoonful of your ready made salsa taquera (see the base recipe). Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Cook the pineapple first in a very hot dry pan. A good char adds a smoky sweetness that balances the chilli.
- Use fresh pineapple. Tinned is too soft and sweet.
- The salsa taquera is hot. Serve it in a small bowl so people can add as much as they want.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Cool leftover filling within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Why add pineapple to prawn tacos?
It is borrowed from tacos al pastor, where pineapple balances the chilli and adds a juicy sweetness. Charring it deepens the flavour.
Can I use fish instead of prawns?
Yes. Use 500 g firm white fish in chunks and cook for 3 minutes per side.
Is this recipe dairy free?
Yes. It contains no dairy, egg, gluten or nuts, provided your tortillas are pure corn.
More made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Tacos de Hongos al Ajillo (Garlic Mushroom Tacos)
VGVDFTlacoyos de Frijol (Bean Stuffed Masa Cakes)
GFEFNFTacos al Pastor (Pork and Pineapple Tacos)
GFDFEFMulitas de Barbacoa (Sonoran Style Beef and Cheese Sandwiches)
EFNFSee every dish made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
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