Tacos de Camarones a la Diabla (Devilled Prawn Tacos)
Juicy prawns coated in a fiery red chilli sauce, tucked into corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage and pickled onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Salsa a la diabla. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.17 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
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the prawns for 2 minutes until just turning pink.
2 min - 2
Pour in your ready made salsa a la diabla (see the base recipe) and simmer for 3 minutes until the prawns are pink all the way through and the sauce is bubbling hot.
3 min - 3
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.
- 4
Fill with cabbage and spoon in the prawns and sauce.
- 5
Top with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe) and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Do not overcook prawns or they turn rubbery.
- Pat prawns dry so they sear instead of steam.
- Cut the heat with a squeeze of lime.
Storing and freezing
Best fresh. Cooked prawns keep 1 day in the fridge, cooled within 1 hour. Reheat once until steaming hot.
Questions
How hot is a la diabla?
Very, it means devilled. Use less sauce for a milder taco.
Can I use cooked prawns?
Yes, add them for the last 2 minutes just to heat through.
Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes, defrost fully in the fridge overnight and pat dry.
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Double 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.