Here is a very quick and easy to make Mexican-inspired dish to expand the usual repertoire of Chillies and Fajitas. This one is just as simple with the majority of ingredients perhaps already in your cupboard. All you need is a bag of frozen (or fresh) prawns.
There are loads of variations of this dish. I based mine on this one, hardly changing anything at all. I think all I did was to increase the quantity. I just wanted to share this recipe with my Mum, first of all. Her name is Vera and she loves prawns, so I knew she’d appreciate this 🙂
PRAWN VERACRUZ
(Adapted from ‘Grab a Plate’)
1 pound large frozen prawns, defrosted and tails removed
2 large limes, one juiced, one cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeds and pith removed, finely diced
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup green pimento olives, halved
1-2 tablespoon coriander, torn, plus extra as garnish
Salt & pepper to taste
Any preferred rice to serve
I served with Tomato Rice and guacamole
Method:
- Add the prawns to a mixing bowl, squeeze juice from one lime and 1 tablespoon olive oil, gently massage the shrimp with your hands, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat up the skillet over medium-high heat, add the rest of the olive oil. Then add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and cook for another minute or so, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Lastly add the chopped tomatoes and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the olives and the prawns to the mixture. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink.
- Before serving, add chopped coriander and squeeze the lime juice.
- Serve with either plain rice, or go further and make Mexican Red Rice and Guacamole on the side.
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