Spicy Prawn Mexicana Recipes

CAMARONES A LA DIABLA (MEXICAN SPICY SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Boil the chiles de arbol and the guajillo chiles until they are rehydrated. Remove all or some of the seeds to achieve a milder taste.
• Saute the tomatoes, 1/2 of the onion, chile de arbol, guajillo chiles, chipotle pepper, and garlic in a frying pan for about 3 minutes.
• Add the above ingredients to a blender with the orange juice and 1 tsp. of pepper and blend until everything is combined. Put through a strainer to get a smooth liquid. Set aside.
• Add the remaining half of the onion to a frying pan with the butter and the shrimp and cook over medium heat until the shrimp is cooked through.
• Add the a la diabla salsa and let cook over medium low heat for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve immediately.

SPICY SICHUAN-STYLE PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat a wok over a high heat. Add the groundnut oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the ginger, garlic and spring onions. Stir-fry for 20 secs, then add the prawns. Stir-fry for about 1 min, then add all the sauce ingredients, along with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Continue to stir-fry for another 3 mins over a high heat. Serve at once, scattered with the coriander and spring onion.

SPICY PRAWN MEXICANA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente, drain.
• Heat the oil, add the garlic, chilli, and spring onions, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until garlic is soft and golden.
• Add the prawns and cook for 5 minutes, or until the prawns are browned. Stir in the salsa and cream and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Divide the pasta among 4 plates, top with the sauce, and garnish with parsley.

SPICY KING PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet. Add the garlic, paprika (One Tablespoon plus One teaspoon), cumin, ginger and cayenne and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and stir in the cilantro.
• Transfer to a platter and serve.

PRAWN MEXICANA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done.
• Drain well.
• Heat oil and add garlic, chilli, and spring onion.
• Heat until browned.
• Add prawns and cook until browned.
• Stir in salsa and cream.
• Simmer.
• Serve with cooked pasta and parsley.